Moving to Nebraska from Georgia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Georgia to Nebraska? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Georgia to Nebraska, you would find that Nebraska is 0.4% cheaper than Georgia. A $75,000 salary in Georgia would need to be roughly $71,481 in Nebraska to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Georgia and Nebraska.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $71,481
To maintain the same standard of living in Nebraska
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 3.5% more
Groceries
pay 1.5% more
Transportation
pay 6.2% less
Housing
pay 12.6% less
Childcare
pay 4.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 5.2% 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
The numbers behind daily life in Nebraska compared to Georgia.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Georgia 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
Nebraska generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in adult obesity rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Nebraska performs significantly better than Georgia across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Nebraska performs significantly better than Georgia across all infrastructure metrics.
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 performs significantly better than Georgia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Georgia generally does better on family life, though Nebraska leads in life expectancy.
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 | Atlanta | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 58°/39°F (14°/4°C) | 42°/20°F (6°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) | 85°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 64°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 51°/28°F (11°/-2°C) |
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| Month | Atlanta | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°/34°F (11.3°/1.3°C) | 35°/14°F (1.9°/-10.1°C) |
| Feb | 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.2°C) | 40°/18°F (4.5°/-7.8°C) |
| Mar | 65°/44°F (18.1°/6.7°C) | 52°/28°F (11.3°/-2.3°C) |
| Apr | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.8°C) | 64°/39°F (17.9°/3.8°C) |
| May | 80°/60°F (26.6°/15.7°C) | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.3°C) |
| Jun | 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.1°C) | 84°/61°F (29.0°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.8°C) | 89°/66°F (31.7°/18.9°C) |
| Aug | 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) | 87°/64°F (30.4°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 82°/65°F (27.9°/18.2°C) | 79°/53°F (25.9°/11.9°C) |
| Oct | 73°/54°F (22.6°/12.2°C) | 66°/41°F (18.8°/4.8°C) |
| Nov | 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.9°C) | 50°/28°F (10.2°/-2.4°C) |
| Dec | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.5°C) | 37°/16°F (2.9°/-8.7°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska than Georgia?
On average Nebraska is about 5% less expensive than Georgia, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Nebraska?
Budget about $17,870 for 3 months in Nebraska (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Nebraska safe?
Georgia generally does better on safety, though Nebraska leads in violent crime rate.
How is healthcare in Nebraska compared to Georgia?
Nebraska generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in adult obesity rate.
What's the weather like in Nebraska compared to Georgia?
The average high temperature in Lincoln is 63°F, compared to 72°F in Atlanta. Lincoln receives around 28.9 in of rainfall per year, while Atlanta gets 49.7 in.
