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Moving from Vermont to Nebraska

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population. vs. Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment.

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Vermont

Capital: Montpelier

Median household income $74,014 · winter low 9°F · 152 sunny days

Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population.

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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
Vermont
98.0
Nebraska
90.1
Nebraska has 8.0% lower overall price level
Housing index
Vermont
86.5
Nebraska
75.2
Nebraska has 13% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Vermont
99.5
Nebraska
97.5
Nebraska has 2.0% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Vermont
99.7
Nebraska
98.5
Nebraska has 1.2% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Nebraska
13.1 ¢/kWh
Nebraska has 46% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Vermont
99.6
Nebraska
98.0
Nebraska has 1.6% lower transportation
Median home value
Vermont
$352,800
Nebraska
$263,100
Nebraska is 25% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Nebraska
$999/mo
Nebraska is 8.3% 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
Vermont
80°F
Nebraska
88°F
Nebraska is 10% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Vermont
9°F
Nebraska
14°F
Nebraska is 56% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Vermont
43°F
Nebraska
49°F
Nebraska is 14% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Vermont
152
Nebraska
220
Nebraska has 45% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Vermont
45 in
Nebraska
25 in
Nebraska is 43% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Vermont
42
Nebraska
40
Nebraska has 4.8% lower AQI
Snow / year
Vermont
90 in
Nebraska
29 in
Nebraska is 68% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska than Vermont?

Nebraska's overall price level is roughly 90.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 99.3 for Vermont — 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?

Vermont tops out at 8.75% 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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