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Moving from Nebraska to Louisiana

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment. vs. Distinct culture, food, music, but high crime metros.

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Nebraska

Capital: Lincoln

Median household income $71,722 · winter low 14°F · 220 sunny days

Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment.

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Louisiana

Capital: Baton Rouge

Median household income $57,852 · winter low 41°F · 216 sunny days

Distinct culture, food, music, but high crime metros.

Louisiana has an overall price level 88.2 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Nebraska
90.1
Louisiana
88.2
Louisiana has 2.1% lower overall price level
Housing index
Nebraska
75.2
Louisiana
63.1
Louisiana has 16% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Nebraska
94.1
Louisiana
93.7
Utilities index (modeled)
Nebraska
98.5
Louisiana
98.2
Electricity rate
Nebraska
13.3 ¢/kWh
Louisiana
14.4 ¢/kWh
Louisiana has 8.7% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Nebraska
98.0
Louisiana
97.6
Median home value
Nebraska
$263,100
Louisiana
$223,200
Louisiana is 15% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Nebraska
$1,102/mo
Louisiana
$1,064/mo
Louisiana is 3.4% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · EPA AirNow · USGS (live) state-level

Summer high 92°F · Winter low 41°F · 216 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Nebraska
88°F
Louisiana
92°F
Louisiana is 4.5% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Nebraska
14°F
Louisiana
41°F
Louisiana is 193% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Nebraska
49°F
Louisiana
67°F
Louisiana is 36% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Nebraska
220
Louisiana
216
Louisiana has 1.8% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Nebraska
25 in
Louisiana
60 in
Louisiana is 135% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Nebraska
58
Louisiana
59
Louisiana has 1.7% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Nebraska
1
Louisiana
7
Louisiana has 600% higher felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Nebraska
29 in
Louisiana
0 in
Louisiana is 100% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Louisiana than Nebraska?

Louisiana's overall price level is roughly 90.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 90.3 for Nebraska, based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.

What's the income tax difference?

Nebraska tops out at 4.55% income tax. Louisiana tops out at 3%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Louisiana?

Most Louisiana residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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