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Moving from Nebraska to Pennsylvania

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment. vs. Philly + Pittsburgh + everything between, flat income tax.

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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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Pennsylvania

Capital: Harrisburg

Median household income $73,170 · winter low 22°F · 179 sunny days

Philly + Pittsburgh + everything between, flat income tax.

Pennsylvania has an overall price level 97.6 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Nebraska
90.1
Pennsylvania
97.6
Pennsylvania has 8.3% higher overall price level
Housing index
Nebraska
75.2
Pennsylvania
85.1
Pennsylvania has 13% higher housing costs
Groceries index
Nebraska
94.1
Pennsylvania
99.4
Pennsylvania has 5.6% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Nebraska
98.5
Pennsylvania
99.6
Pennsylvania has 1.1% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Nebraska
13.3 ¢/kWh
Pennsylvania
21.5 ¢/kWh
Pennsylvania has 62% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Nebraska
98.0
Pennsylvania
99.5
Pennsylvania has 1.5% higher transportation
Median home value
Nebraska
$263,100
Pennsylvania
$277,600
Pennsylvania is 5.5% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Nebraska
$1,102/mo
Pennsylvania
$1,252/mo
Pennsylvania is 14% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 85°F · Winter low 22°F · 179 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Nebraska
88°F
Pennsylvania
85°F
Pennsylvania is 3.4% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Nebraska
14°F
Pennsylvania
22°F
Pennsylvania is 57% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Nebraska
49°F
Pennsylvania
50°F
Pennsylvania is 1.0% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Nebraska
220
Pennsylvania
179
Pennsylvania has 19% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Nebraska
25 in
Pennsylvania
44 in
Pennsylvania is 71% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Nebraska
58
Pennsylvania
56
Pennsylvania has 3.4% lower AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Nebraska
1
Pennsylvania
0
Pennsylvania has 100% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Nebraska
29 in
Pennsylvania
43 in
Pennsylvania is 48% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Pennsylvania than Nebraska?

Pennsylvania's overall price level is roughly 96.8 (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. Pennsylvania tops out at 3.07%.

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

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

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