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Moving from Wyoming to Nebraska

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism. vs. Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment.

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Wyoming

Capital: Cheyenne

Median household income $72,495 · winter low 13°F · 220 sunny days

Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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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
Wyoming
92.7
Nebraska
90.1
Nebraska has 2.8% lower overall price level
Housing index
Wyoming
71.1
Nebraska
75.2
Nebraska has 5.7% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.2
Nebraska
97.5
Nebraska has 0.7% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.9
Nebraska
98.5
Electricity rate
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Nebraska
13.1 ¢/kWh
Nebraska has 3.6% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.5
Nebraska
98.0
Nebraska has 0.5% lower transportation
Median home value
Wyoming
$339,500
Nebraska
$263,100
Nebraska is 23% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Wyoming
$783/mo
Nebraska
$999/mo
Nebraska is 28% more expensive 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
Wyoming
82°F
Nebraska
88°F
Nebraska is 7.3% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Wyoming
13°F
Nebraska
14°F
Nebraska is 7.7% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Wyoming
43°F
Nebraska
49°F
Nebraska is 14% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Wyoming
220
Nebraska
220
Annual precipitation
Wyoming
13 in
Nebraska
25 in
Nebraska is 91% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Wyoming
42
Nebraska
40
Nebraska has 4.8% lower AQI
Snow / year
Wyoming
58 in
Nebraska
29 in
Nebraska is 50% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska than Wyoming?

Nebraska's overall price level is roughly 90.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.4 for Wyoming — 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?

Wyoming 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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