Moving to Nebraska from Ireland

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Ireland to Nebraska — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Ireland to Nebraska, you would find that Nebraska is 9.9% more expensive than Ireland overall. A €65,374 salary in Ireland would need to be roughly $58,989 in Nebraska to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Ireland to Nebraska.

What does your salary buy?

€65,374 $58,989

To maintain the same standard of living in Nebraska

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 1.7% less

Groceries

pay 24.9% more

Transportation

pay 41.4% less

Housing

pay 7.7% less

Childcare

pay 2.2 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 12.8% less

See full cost of living breakdown
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?

Real numbers on people moving from Ireland to Nebraska, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
1,530 ↓ 2% vs 2022

people moved from Ireland 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

How Ireland and Nebraska stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

IE
25.3%
NE
37.4%

Ireland 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

IE
95.0%
NE
89.8%

Ireland 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

IE
4.3%
NE
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

IE
$115,600
NE
$73,391

Nebraska generally does better on employment & economy, though Ireland leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IE
81.7 yrs
NE
77.7 yrs

Ireland 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.

Dublin Rain: 29.8 in/yr (758 mm)
56° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dublin Lincoln
Jan–Mar 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) 42°/20°F (6°/-7°C)
Apr–Jun 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) 85°/61°F (29°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) 51°/28°F (11°/-2°C)
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Month Dublin Lincoln
Jan 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) 35°/14°F (1.9°/-10.1°C)
Feb 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) 40°/18°F (4.5°/-7.8°C)
Mar 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) 52°/28°F (11.3°/-2.3°C)
Apr 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) 64°/39°F (17.9°/3.8°C)
May 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.3°C)
Jun 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) 84°/61°F (29.0°/16.1°C)
Jul 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) 89°/66°F (31.7°/18.9°C)
Aug 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) 87°/64°F (30.4°/17.7°C)
Sep 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) 79°/53°F (25.9°/11.9°C)
Oct 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) 66°/41°F (18.8°/4.8°C)
Nov 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) 50°/28°F (10.2°/-2.4°C)
Dec 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) 37°/16°F (2.9°/-8.7°C)

Data: Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ireland 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.

Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting United States

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

United States passport holder visiting Ireland

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Ireland 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 Ireland?

Generally yes: Nebraska runs about 21% cheaper than Ireland on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Nebraska?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,374 comparable salary, that's around $14,747 in Nebraska for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Nebraska?

Working remotely from Nebraska's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Ireland and Nebraska.

How is healthcare in Nebraska compared to Ireland?

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

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

The average high temperature in Lincoln is 63°F, compared to 56°F in Dublin. Lincoln receives around 28.9 in of rainfall per year, while Dublin gets 29.8 in.

What language do they speak in Nebraska?

The official language in Nebraska is English. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.

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At a Glance

IE
Population 5,275,004 1,826,341
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, Irish English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +353 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 112 911