Moving to Nebraska from Germany
What to Expect
Considering a move from Germany to Nebraska? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Germany to Nebraska, you would find that Nebraska is 8.0% more expensive than Germany overall. A €65,374 salary in Germany would need to be roughly $70,297 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 Germany and Nebraska.
What does your salary buy?
€65,374 → $70,297
To maintain the same standard of living in Nebraska
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 13.4% less
Groceries
pay 26.4% more
Transportation
pay 27.5% less
Housing
pay 17.4% more
Childcare
pay 64.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 11.2% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Germany to Nebraska.
people moved from Germany to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Germany
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Nebraska compared to Germany.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Germany performs better than Nebraska across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Germany performs better than Nebraska across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Nebraska performs significantly better than Germany across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Germany 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Berlin | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C) | 42°/20°F (6°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/47°F (18°/8°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/55°F (22°/13°C) | 85°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) | 51°/28°F (11°/-2°C) |
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| Month | Berlin | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C) | 35°/14°F (1.9°/-10.1°C) |
| Feb | 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C) | 40°/18°F (4.5°/-7.8°C) |
| Mar | 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C) | 52°/28°F (11.3°/-2.3°C) |
| Apr | 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C) | 64°/39°F (17.9°/3.8°C) |
| May | 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C) | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.3°C) |
| Jun | 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C) | 84°/61°F (29.0°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C) | 89°/66°F (31.7°/18.9°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C) | 87°/64°F (30.4°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C) | 79°/53°F (25.9°/11.9°C) |
| Oct | 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C) | 66°/41°F (18.8°/4.8°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C) | 50°/28°F (10.2°/-2.4°C) |
| Dec | 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C) | 37°/16°F (2.9°/-8.7°C) |
Deutscher Wetterdienst
National Weather ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Germany 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.
Germany passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Germany
Visa FreeData: 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 Germany?
On average Nebraska is about 6% less expensive than Germany, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Nebraska?
Budget about $17,574 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 Germany and Nebraska are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Nebraska compared to Germany?
Germany performs better than Nebraska across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Nebraska compared to Germany?
The average high temperature in Lincoln is 63°F, compared to 56°F in Berlin. Lincoln receives around 28.9 in of rainfall per year, while Berlin gets 22.5 in.
What language do they speak in Nebraska?
The official language in Nebraska is English. In Germany, the official language is German.
