Moving to Nebraska from Maine
What to Expect
Considering a move from Maine to Nebraska? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Maine to Nebraska, you would find that Nebraska is 9.0% cheaper than Maine. A $75,000 salary in Maine would need to be roughly $68,705 in Nebraska to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lincoln averages 63°F vs 77°F in Augusta, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Maine and Nebraska.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $68,705
To maintain the same standard of living in Nebraska
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 10.8% less
Groceries
pay 4.1% less
Transportation
pay 1.7% more
Housing
pay 11.2% less
Childcare
pay 31.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 0.2% less
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 Maine.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Maine performs better than Nebraska across all safety metrics.
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
Maine generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nebraska leads in adult smoking rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Nebraska generally does better on what about housing?, though Maine leads in homeownership rate.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Nebraska performs significantly better than Maine 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 Maine 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
Maine performs better than Nebraska across all family life metrics.
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 | Augusta | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 63°/37°F (17°/3°C) | 42°/20°F (6°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 84°/57°F (29°/14°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/67°F (33°/20°C) | 85°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 69°/42°F (21°/6°C) | 51°/28°F (11°/-2°C) |
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| Month | Augusta | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°/33°F (14.4°/0.4°C) | 35°/14°F (1.9°/-10.1°C) |
| Feb | 62°/36°F (16.8°/2.2°C) | 40°/18°F (4.5°/-7.8°C) |
| Mar | 70°/42°F (21.1°/5.6°C) | 52°/28°F (11.3°/-2.3°C) |
| Apr | 77°/48°F (25.2°/8.9°C) | 64°/39°F (17.9°/3.8°C) |
| May | 85°/57°F (29.4°/14.1°C) | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.3°C) |
| Jun | 91°/66°F (32.8°/19.0°C) | 84°/61°F (29.0°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 93°/70°F (34.1°/21.0°C) | 89°/66°F (31.7°/18.9°C) |
| Aug | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) | 87°/64°F (30.4°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 87°/63°F (30.4°/17.0°C) | 79°/53°F (25.9°/11.9°C) |
| Oct | 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.6°C) | 66°/41°F (18.8°/4.8°C) |
| Nov | 69°/41°F (20.6°/5.2°C) | 50°/28°F (10.2°/-2.4°C) |
| Dec | 60°/35°F (15.6°/1.4°C) | 37°/16°F (2.9°/-8.7°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska than Maine?
On average Nebraska is about 8% less expensive than Maine, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Nebraska?
Budget about $17,176 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?
Maine performs better than Nebraska across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Nebraska compared to Maine?
Maine generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nebraska leads in adult smoking rate.
What's the weather like in Nebraska compared to Maine?
The average high temperature in Lincoln is 63°F, compared to 77°F in Augusta. Lincoln receives around 28.9 in of rainfall per year, while Augusta gets 43.6 in.
