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Moving from Nebraska to Maryland

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment. vs. DC commuter belt, top public schools, Chesapeake Bay.

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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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Maryland

Capital: Annapolis

Median household income $98,461 · winter low 25°F · 198 sunny days

DC commuter belt, top public schools, Chesapeake Bay.

Maryland has an overall price level 105.0 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Nebraska
90.1
Maryland
105.0
Maryland has 16% higher overall price level
Housing index
Nebraska
75.2
Maryland
121.1
Maryland has 61% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Nebraska
97.5
Maryland
101.2
Maryland has 3.8% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Nebraska
98.5
Maryland
100.7
Maryland has 2.3% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Nebraska
13.1 ¢/kWh
Maryland
35.9 ¢/kWh
Maryland has 174% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Nebraska
98.0
Maryland
101.0
Maryland has 3.0% higher transportation
Median home value
Nebraska
$263,100
Maryland
$436,300
Maryland is 66% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Nebraska
$999/mo
Maryland
$1,470/mo
Maryland is 47% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 87°F · Winter low 25°F · 198 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Nebraska
88°F
Maryland
87°F
Maryland is 1.1% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Nebraska
14°F
Maryland
25°F
Maryland is 79% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Nebraska
49°F
Maryland
55°F
Maryland is 12% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Nebraska
220
Maryland
198
Maryland has 10% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Nebraska
25 in
Maryland
44 in
Maryland is 73% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Nebraska
40
Maryland
43
Maryland has 7.5% higher AQI
Snow / year
Nebraska
29 in
Maryland
28 in
Maryland is 3.4% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Maryland than Nebraska?

Maryland's overall price level is roughly 105.1 (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. Maryland tops out at 6.5%.

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

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

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