Moving to Nebraska from Arizona
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Arizona to Nebraska — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Arizona to Nebraska, you would find that Nebraska is 0.5% more expensive than Arizona. A $75,000 salary in Arizona would need to be roughly $70,035 in Nebraska to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lincoln averages 63°F vs 87°F in Phoenix, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Arizona to Nebraska.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $70,035
To maintain the same standard of living in Nebraska
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 6.6% less
Groceries
pay 5.0% more
Transportation
pay 2.3% less
Housing
pay 21.8% less
Childcare
pay 23.4% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.3% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Arizona to Nebraska.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Arizona generally does better on safety, though Nebraska leads in violent crime rate.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
Arizona generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nebraska leads in uninsured rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Nebraska generally does better on what about housing?, though Arizona leads in homeownership rate.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Arizona generally does better on infrastructure, though Nebraska leads in average commute.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
Nebraska generally does better on employment & economy, though Arizona leads in median household income.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Nebraska performs significantly better than Arizona across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Phoenix | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 73°/49°F (23°/10°C) | 42°/20°F (6°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 95°/69°F (35°/20°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 103°/80°F (40°/27°C) | 85°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) | 51°/28°F (11°/-2°C) |
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| Month | Phoenix | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°/46°F (20.3°/7.6°C) | 35°/14°F (1.9°/-10.1°C) |
| Feb | 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.3°C) | 40°/18°F (4.5°/-7.8°C) |
| Mar | 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C) | 52°/28°F (11.3°/-2.3°C) |
| Apr | 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.7°C) | 64°/39°F (17.9°/3.8°C) |
| May | 95°/69°F (34.8°/20.6°C) | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.3°C) |
| Jun | 104°/77°F (39.9°/25.1°C) | 84°/61°F (29.0°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 106°/83°F (41.0°/28.1°C) | 89°/66°F (31.7°/18.9°C) |
| Aug | 104°/82°F (40.1°/27.8°C) | 87°/64°F (30.4°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 100°/75°F (37.8°/24.1°C) | 79°/53°F (25.9°/11.9°C) |
| Oct | 89°/64°F (31.8°/18.0°C) | 66°/41°F (18.8°/4.8°C) |
| Nov | 76°/52°F (24.7°/11.1°C) | 50°/28°F (10.2°/-2.4°C) |
| Dec | 67°/45°F (19.6°/7.1°C) | 37°/16°F (2.9°/-8.7°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska than Arizona?
Yes — Nebraska is on average about 7% cheaper than Arizona. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Nebraska?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $17,509 in Nebraska on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit).
Is Nebraska safe?
Arizona generally does better on safety, though Nebraska leads in violent crime rate.
How is healthcare in Nebraska compared to Arizona?
Arizona generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nebraska leads in uninsured rate.
What's the weather like in Nebraska compared to Arizona?
The average high temperature in Lincoln is 63°F, compared to 87°F in Phoenix. Lincoln receives around 28.9 in of rainfall per year, while Phoenix gets 8.2 in.
