Moving to Nebraska from Italy

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Italy to Nebraska — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Italy to Nebraska, you would find that Nebraska is 29.9% more expensive than Italy overall. A €65,374 salary in Italy would need to be roughly $75,402 in Nebraska to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Italy to Nebraska.

What does your salary buy?

€65,374 $75,402

To maintain the same standard of living in Nebraska

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 2.9% more

Groceries

pay 27.8% more

Transportation

pay 15.2% less

Housing

pay 58.0% more

Childcare

pay 2.1 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 44.5% more

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?

How many people actually move from Italy to Nebraska, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
4,090 ↓ 2% vs 2022

people moved from Italy 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Italy to Nebraska.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

IT
19.9%
NE
37.4%

Italy 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

IT
75.0%
NE
89.8%

Nebraska performs significantly better than Italy across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

IT
7.6%
NE
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$52,700
NE
$73,391

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IT
82.6 yrs
NE
77.7 yrs

Italy 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.

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rome Lincoln
Jan–Mar 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) 42°/20°F (6°/-7°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) 85°/61°F (29°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) 51°/28°F (11°/-2°C)
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Month Rome Lincoln
Jan 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) 35°/14°F (1.9°/-10.1°C)
Feb 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) 40°/18°F (4.5°/-7.8°C)
Mar 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) 52°/28°F (11.3°/-2.3°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) 64°/39°F (17.9°/3.8°C)
May 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.3°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) 84°/61°F (29.0°/16.1°C)
Jul 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) 89°/66°F (31.7°/18.9°C)
Aug 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) 87°/64°F (30.4°/17.7°C)
Sep 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) 79°/53°F (25.9°/11.9°C)
Oct 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) 66°/41°F (18.8°/4.8°C)
Nov 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) 50°/28°F (10.2°/-2.4°C)
Dec 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) 37°/16°F (2.9°/-8.7°C)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting United States

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

United States passport holder visiting Italy

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Italy 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 Italy?

Costs in Nebraska and Italy are broadly similar overall, though categories like rent and dining differ between cities.

How much money do I need to move to Nebraska?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $18,850 in Nebraska on a €65,374 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Nebraska?

Usually fine from major cities in Nebraska. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Nebraska compared to Italy?

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

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

The average high temperature in Lincoln is 63°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Lincoln receives around 28.9 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.

What language do they speak in Nebraska?

The official language in Nebraska is English. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT
Population 61,095,551 1,826,341
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Catalan, Italian English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +39 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 112 911