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Moving from Nevada to Nebraska

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Vegas + Reno, no income tax, drought concerns. vs. Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment.

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Nevada

Capital: Carson City

Median household income $71,646 · winter low 39°F · 252 sunny days

Vegas + Reno, no income tax, drought concerns.

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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.

Nebraska has an overall price level 90.1 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Nevada
100.0
Nebraska
90.1
Nebraska has 9.9% lower overall price level
Housing index
Nevada
114.1
Nebraska
75.2
Nebraska has 34% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Nevada
96.3
Nebraska
94.1
Nebraska has 2.3% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
Nebraska
98.5
Nebraska has 1.5% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Nevada
14.3 ¢/kWh
Nebraska
13.3 ¢/kWh
Nebraska has 7.1% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
Nebraska
98.0
Nebraska has 2.0% lower transportation
Median home value
Nevada
$455,500
Nebraska
$263,100
Nebraska is 42% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Nevada
$1,709/mo
Nebraska
$1,102/mo
Nebraska is 36% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 88°F · Winter low 14°F · 220 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Nevada
102°F
Nebraska
88°F
Nebraska is 14% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Nevada
39°F
Nebraska
14°F
Nebraska is 64% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Nevada
52°F
Nebraska
49°F
Nebraska is 4.8% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Nevada
252
Nebraska
220
Nebraska has 13% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Nevada
9 in
Nebraska
25 in
Nebraska is 176% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Nevada
45
Nebraska
58
Nebraska has 29% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Nevada
20
Nebraska
1
Nebraska has 95% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
29 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska than Nevada?

Nebraska's overall price level is roughly 90.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.6 for Nevada, 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?

Nevada tops out at 0% income tax. Nebraska tops out at 4.55%.

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

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

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