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Moving to Nebraska

Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment.

MidwestCapital: LincolnPop. 2.0M

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

Overall price index
90.1
Housing index
75.2
Groceries index (modeled)
97.5
Utilities index (modeled)
98.5
Electricity rate
13.1 ¢/kWh
Transportation index (modeled)
98.0
Median home value
$263,100
Median monthly rent
$999/mo

Sources: BLS LAUS 2026-04 · Census ACS 2024 (live) state-level

Nebraska unemployment is 3.0% with median household income $76k.

Unemployment rate
3.0%
Median household income
$76,376
Per-capita income
$41,026
Labor-force participation
68.7%
Right-to-work state
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Member

Sources: FEMA NRI 2025 · Census ACS 2024 (live) state-level

Nebraska: median home value $263,100.

Home value
$263,100
Rent
$999/mo
Homeownership rate
67.0%
FEMA NRI composite
26/100
Hurricane exposure
Low
Wildfire exposure
Low
Tornado risk
High
Earthquake risk
Low

Nebraska 4th-grade math proficiency: 39.9% at/above NAEP proficient.

4th-grade math proficiency
39.9%
Per-pupil spending
$13,814
Student–teacher ratio (est.)
15
Public 4-yr grad rate
52.0%
Notable universities
Public flagship + regional schools

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