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Moving from Nebraska to Minnesota

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment. vs. Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools.

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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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Minnesota

Capital: Saint Paul

Median household income $84,313 · winter low 4°F · 195 sunny days

Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools.

Minnesota has an overall price level 98.6 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Nebraska
90.1
Minnesota
98.6
Minnesota has 9.5% higher overall price level
Housing index
Nebraska
75.2
Minnesota
91.3
Minnesota has 21% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Nebraska
97.5
Minnesota
99.7
Minnesota has 2.2% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Nebraska
98.5
Minnesota
99.8
Minnesota has 1.3% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Nebraska
13.1 ¢/kWh
Minnesota
15.1 ¢/kWh
Minnesota has 15% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Nebraska
98.0
Minnesota
99.7
Minnesota has 1.7% higher transportation
Median home value
Nebraska
$263,100
Minnesota
$344,600
Minnesota is 31% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Nebraska
$999/mo
Minnesota
$1,135/mo
Minnesota is 14% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 82°F · Winter low 4°F · 195 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Nebraska
88°F
Minnesota
82°F
Minnesota is 6.8% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Nebraska
14°F
Minnesota
4°F
Minnesota is 71% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Nebraska
49°F
Minnesota
42°F
Minnesota is 14% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Nebraska
220
Minnesota
195
Minnesota has 11% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Nebraska
25 in
Minnesota
29 in
Minnesota is 16% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Nebraska
40
Minnesota
39
Minnesota has 2.5% lower AQI
Snow / year
Nebraska
29 in
Minnesota
46 in
Minnesota is 59% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Minnesota than Nebraska?

Minnesota's overall price level is roughly 97.3 (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. Minnesota tops out at 9.85%.

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

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

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