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Moving from Tennessee to Nebraska

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Music capital, no income tax, Nashville housing surge. vs. 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.

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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
Tennessee
91.9
Nebraska
90.1
Nebraska has 1.9% lower overall price level
Housing index
Tennessee
79.1
Nebraska
75.2
Nebraska has 4.9% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.0
Nebraska
97.5
Utilities index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.8
Nebraska
98.5
Electricity rate
Tennessee
15.1 ¢/kWh
Nebraska
13.1 ¢/kWh
Nebraska has 13% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.4
Nebraska
98.0
Median home value
Tennessee
$332,600
Nebraska
$263,100
Nebraska is 21% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Tennessee
$1,180/mo
Nebraska
$999/mo
Nebraska is 15% 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
Tennessee
89°F
Nebraska
88°F
Nebraska is 1.1% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Tennessee
30°F
Nebraska
14°F
Nebraska is 53% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Tennessee
58°F
Nebraska
49°F
Nebraska is 15% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Tennessee
207
Nebraska
220
Nebraska has 6.3% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Tennessee
54 in
Nebraska
25 in
Nebraska is 53% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Tennessee
50
Nebraska
40
Nebraska has 20% lower AQI
Snow / year
Tennessee
5 in
Nebraska
29 in
Nebraska is 480% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska than Tennessee?

Nebraska's overall price level is roughly 90.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 91.9 for Tennessee — 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?

Tennessee 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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