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Moving from Texas to Nebraska

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings. vs. Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment.

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Living now

Texas

Capital: Austin

Median household income $75,780 · winter low 38°F · 232 sunny days

No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

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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
Texas
97.1
Nebraska
90.1
Nebraska has 7.2% lower overall price level
Housing index
Texas
96.5
Nebraska
75.2
Nebraska has 22% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Texas
98.1
Nebraska
94.1
Nebraska has 4.1% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Texas
99.6
Nebraska
98.5
Nebraska has 1.0% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Texas
17 ¢/kWh
Nebraska
13.3 ¢/kWh
Nebraska has 22% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Texas
99.4
Nebraska
98.0
Nebraska has 1.4% lower transportation
Median home value
Texas
$313,200
Nebraska
$263,100
Nebraska is 16% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Texas
$1,475/mo
Nebraska
$1,102/mo
Nebraska is 25% 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
Texas
96°F
Nebraska
88°F
Nebraska is 8.3% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Texas
38°F
Nebraska
14°F
Nebraska is 63% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Texas
65°F
Nebraska
49°F
Nebraska is 25% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Texas
232
Nebraska
220
Nebraska has 5.2% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Texas
33 in
Nebraska
25 in
Nebraska is 23% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Texas
43
Nebraska
58
Nebraska has 35% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Texas
2
Nebraska
1
Nebraska has 50% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
29 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska than Texas?

Nebraska's overall price level is roughly 90.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.3 for Texas, 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?

Texas 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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