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Moving from Oregon to Nebraska

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

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Living now

Oregon

Capital: Salem

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

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.

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

Overall price index
Oregon
103.4
Nebraska
90.1
Nebraska has 13% lower overall price level
Housing index
Oregon
108.6
Nebraska
75.2
Nebraska has 31% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Oregon
100.8
Nebraska
97.5
Nebraska has 3.3% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oregon
100.5
Nebraska
98.5
Nebraska has 2.0% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Oregon
14.9 ¢/kWh
Nebraska
13.1 ¢/kWh
Nebraska has 12% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oregon
100.7
Nebraska
98.0
Nebraska has 2.6% lower transportation
Median home value
Oregon
$497,500
Nebraska
$263,100
Nebraska is 47% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oregon
$1,377/mo
Nebraska
$999/mo
Nebraska is 27% cheaper to rent

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

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

Avg summer high
Oregon
80°F
Nebraska
88°F
Nebraska is 10% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Oregon
36°F
Nebraska
14°F
Nebraska is 61% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oregon
50°F
Nebraska
49°F
Nebraska is 1.6% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oregon
144
Nebraska
220
Nebraska has 53% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oregon
37 in
Nebraska
25 in
Nebraska is 30% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Oregon
28
Nebraska
40
Nebraska has 43% higher AQI
Snow / year
Oregon
22 in
Nebraska
29 in
Nebraska is 32% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska than Oregon?

Nebraska's overall price level is roughly 90.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 100.5 for Oregon — 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?

Oregon tops out at 9.9% 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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