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Moving from Nebraska to Oregon

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment. vs. Portland weirdness, no sales tax, drizzly winters.

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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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Oregon

Capital: Salem

Median household income $76,362 · winter low 36°F · 144 sunny days

Portland weirdness, no sales tax, drizzly winters.

Oregon has an overall price level 103.4 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Nebraska
90.1
Oregon
103.4
Oregon has 15% higher overall price level
Housing index
Nebraska
75.2
Oregon
108.6
Oregon has 45% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Nebraska
97.5
Oregon
100.8
Oregon has 3.4% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Nebraska
98.5
Oregon
100.5
Oregon has 2.0% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Nebraska
13.1 ¢/kWh
Oregon
14.9 ¢/kWh
Oregon has 14% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Nebraska
98.0
Oregon
100.7
Oregon has 2.7% higher transportation
Median home value
Nebraska
$263,100
Oregon
$497,500
Oregon is 89% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Nebraska
$999/mo
Oregon
$1,377/mo
Oregon is 38% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 80°F · Winter low 36°F · 144 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Nebraska
88°F
Oregon
80°F
Oregon is 9.1% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Nebraska
14°F
Oregon
36°F
Oregon is 157% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Nebraska
49°F
Oregon
50°F
Oregon is 1.6% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Nebraska
220
Oregon
144
Oregon has 35% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Nebraska
25 in
Oregon
37 in
Oregon is 44% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Nebraska
40
Oregon
28
Oregon has 30% lower AQI
Snow / year
Nebraska
29 in
Oregon
22 in
Oregon is 24% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oregon than Nebraska?

Oregon's overall price level is roughly 100.5 (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. Oregon tops out at 9.9%.

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

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

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