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Moving from Nebraska to Mississippi

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment. vs. Cheapest housing in US, deep South culture, low incomes.

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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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Mississippi

Capital: Jackson

Median household income $52,985 · winter low 36°F · 213 sunny days

Cheapest housing in US, deep South culture, low incomes.

Mississippi has an overall price level 87.0 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Nebraska
90.1
Mississippi
87.0
Mississippi has 3.5% lower overall price level
Housing index
Nebraska
75.2
Mississippi
56.5
Mississippi has 25% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Nebraska
97.5
Mississippi
96.7
Mississippi has 0.8% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Nebraska
98.5
Mississippi
98.0
Electricity rate
Nebraska
13.1 ¢/kWh
Mississippi
16.3 ¢/kWh
Mississippi has 24% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Nebraska
98.0
Mississippi
97.4
Mississippi has 0.6% lower transportation
Median home value
Nebraska
$263,100
Mississippi
$186,500
Mississippi is 29% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Nebraska
$999/mo
Mississippi
$829/mo
Mississippi is 17% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (live) state-level

Summer high 92°F · Winter low 36°F · 213 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Nebraska
88°F
Mississippi
92°F
Mississippi is 4.5% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Nebraska
14°F
Mississippi
36°F
Mississippi is 157% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Nebraska
49°F
Mississippi
64°F
Mississippi is 29% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Nebraska
220
Mississippi
213
Mississippi has 3.2% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Nebraska
25 in
Mississippi
58 in
Mississippi is 128% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Nebraska
40
Mississippi
42
Mississippi has 5.0% higher AQI
Snow / year
Nebraska
29 in
Mississippi
1 in
Mississippi is 97% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Mississippi than Nebraska?

Mississippi's overall price level is roughly 86.4 (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. Mississippi tops out at 4%.

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

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

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