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Moving from Oklahoma to Nebraska

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs. vs. Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment.

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Living now

Oklahoma

Capital: Oklahoma City

Median household income $61,364 · winter low 27°F · 235 sunny days

Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Moving to

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
Oklahoma
87.8
Nebraska
90.1
Nebraska has 2.6% higher overall price level
Housing index
Oklahoma
62.8
Nebraska
75.2
Nebraska has 20% higher housing costs
Groceries index
Oklahoma
93.8
Nebraska
94.1
Utilities index (modeled)
Oklahoma
98.2
Nebraska
98.5
Electricity rate
Oklahoma
13.3 ¢/kWh
Nebraska
13.3 ¢/kWh
Transportation index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.6
Nebraska
98.0
Median home value
Oklahoma
$222,100
Nebraska
$263,100
Nebraska is 18% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oklahoma
$1,044/mo
Nebraska
$1,102/mo
Nebraska is 5.6% more expensive 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
Oklahoma
93°F
Nebraska
88°F
Nebraska is 5.4% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Oklahoma
27°F
Nebraska
14°F
Nebraska is 48% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oklahoma
60°F
Nebraska
49°F
Nebraska is 18% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oklahoma
235
Nebraska
220
Nebraska has 6.4% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oklahoma
38 in
Nebraska
25 in
Nebraska is 32% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Oklahoma
42
Nebraska
58
Nebraska has 38% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Oklahoma
10
Nebraska
1
Nebraska has 90% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Oklahoma
6 in
Nebraska
29 in
Nebraska is 383% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska than Oklahoma?

Nebraska's overall price level is roughly 90.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 87.4 for Oklahoma, 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?

Oklahoma tops out at 4.5% 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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