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Moving from Nebraska to Tennessee

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment. vs. Music capital, no income tax, Nashville housing surge.

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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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Tennessee

Capital: Nashville

Median household income $67,631 · winter low 30°F · 207 sunny days

Music capital, no income tax, Nashville housing surge.

Tennessee has an overall price level 91.9 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Nebraska
90.1
Tennessee
91.9
Tennessee has 2.0% higher overall price level
Housing index
Nebraska
75.2
Tennessee
79.1
Tennessee has 5.2% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Nebraska
97.5
Tennessee
98.0
Utilities index (modeled)
Nebraska
98.5
Tennessee
98.8
Electricity rate
Nebraska
13.1 ¢/kWh
Tennessee
15.1 ¢/kWh
Tennessee has 15% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Nebraska
98.0
Tennessee
98.4
Median home value
Nebraska
$263,100
Tennessee
$332,600
Tennessee is 26% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Nebraska
$999/mo
Tennessee
$1,180/mo
Tennessee is 18% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 89°F · Winter low 30°F · 207 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Nebraska
88°F
Tennessee
89°F
Tennessee is 1.1% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Nebraska
14°F
Tennessee
30°F
Tennessee is 114% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Nebraska
49°F
Tennessee
58°F
Tennessee is 17% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Nebraska
220
Tennessee
207
Tennessee has 5.9% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Nebraska
25 in
Tennessee
54 in
Tennessee is 111% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Nebraska
40
Tennessee
50
Tennessee has 25% higher AQI
Snow / year
Nebraska
29 in
Tennessee
5 in
Tennessee is 83% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Tennessee than Nebraska?

Tennessee's overall price level is roughly 91.9 (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. Tennessee tops out at 0%.

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

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

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