Moving to Nebraska from Austria

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Austria to Nebraska? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Austria to Nebraska, you would find that Nebraska is 2.0% more expensive than Austria overall. A €65,374 salary in Austria would need to be roughly $64,433 in Nebraska to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Austria and Nebraska.

What does your salary buy?

€65,374 $64,433

To maintain the same standard of living in Nebraska

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 18.9% less

Groceries

pay 2.6% more

Transportation

pay 21.7% less

Housing

pay 14.3% more

Childcare

pay 56.9% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 7.7% more

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 1.15 USD (June 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Austria to Nebraska.

Moved in 2023
400 ↑ 9% vs 2022

people moved from Austria to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Nebraska compared to Austria.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

AT
20.1%
NE
37.4%

Austria performs better than Nebraska across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

AT
93.0%
NE
89.8%

Austria performs better than Nebraska across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AT
5.2%
NE
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
NE
$73,391

Nebraska performs significantly better than Austria across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AT
82.3 yrs
NE
77.7 yrs

Austria performs better than Nebraska across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vienna Rain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Lincoln Rain: 28.9 in/yr (735 mm)
63° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vienna Lincoln
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) 42°/20°F (6°/-7°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) 85°/61°F (29°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) 51°/28°F (11°/-2°C)
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Month Vienna Lincoln
Jan 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) 35°/14°F (1.9°/-10.1°C)
Feb 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) 40°/18°F (4.5°/-7.8°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) 52°/28°F (11.3°/-2.3°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) 64°/39°F (17.9°/3.8°C)
May 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.3°C)
Jun 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) 84°/61°F (29.0°/16.1°C)
Jul 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) 89°/66°F (31.7°/18.9°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) 87°/64°F (30.4°/17.7°C)
Sep 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) 79°/53°F (25.9°/11.9°C)
Oct 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) 66°/41°F (18.8°/4.8°C)
Nov 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) 50°/28°F (10.2°/-2.4°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) 37°/16°F (2.9°/-8.7°C)

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Austria passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Austria

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Austria without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska than Austria?

On average Nebraska is about 14% less expensive than Austria, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Nebraska?

Budget about $16,108 for 3 months in Nebraska (based on a €65,374 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Nebraska?

From major Nebraska cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Austria and Nebraska are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Nebraska compared to Austria?

Austria performs better than Nebraska across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Nebraska compared to Austria?

The average high temperature in Lincoln is 63°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Lincoln receives around 28.9 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.

What language do they speak in Nebraska?

The official language in Nebraska is English. In Austria, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

AT
Population 8,913,088 1,826,341
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages German English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +43 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 112 911