Moving to Nebraska from Maryland
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Maryland to Nebraska — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Maryland to Nebraska, you would find that Nebraska is 11.6% cheaper than Maryland. A $75,000 salary in Maryland would need to be roughly $63,469 in Nebraska to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Maryland to Nebraska.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $63,469
To maintain the same standard of living in Nebraska
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 0.1% more
Groceries
pay 18.7% less
Transportation
pay 10.9% less
Housing
pay 6.4% less
Childcare
pay 36.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 5.1% 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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Maryland to Nebraska.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Nebraska performs significantly better than Maryland 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
Maryland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nebraska leads in diabetes 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 Maryland leads in homeownership rate.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Maryland generally does better on infrastructure, though Nebraska leads in average commute.
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
Maryland generally does better on employment & economy, though Nebraska leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Maryland 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 | Annapolis | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 50°/33°F (10°/0°C) | 42°/20°F (6°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) | 85°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 59°/42°F (15°/6°C) | 51°/28°F (11°/-2°C) |
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| Month | Annapolis | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°/29°F (6.9°/-1.6°C) | 35°/14°F (1.9°/-10.1°C) |
| Feb | 48°/31°F (9.0°/-0.5°C) | 40°/18°F (4.5°/-7.8°C) |
| Mar | 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.5°C) | 52°/28°F (11.3°/-2.3°C) |
| Apr | 68°/47°F (20.1°/8.6°C) | 64°/39°F (17.9°/3.8°C) |
| May | 77°/57°F (25.0°/13.7°C) | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.3°C) |
| Jun | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.2°C) | 84°/61°F (29.0°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 89°/71°F (31.9°/21.9°C) | 89°/66°F (31.7°/18.9°C) |
| Aug | 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.4°C) | 87°/64°F (30.4°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.6°C) | 79°/53°F (25.9°/11.9°C) |
| Oct | 69°/52°F (20.7°/10.9°C) | 66°/41°F (18.8°/4.8°C) |
| Nov | 59°/42°F (14.9°/5.3°C) | 50°/28°F (10.2°/-2.4°C) |
| Dec | 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.4°C) | 37°/16°F (2.9°/-8.7°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska than Maryland?
Yes — Nebraska is on average about 15% cheaper than Maryland. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Nebraska?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $15,867 in Nebraska on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit).
Is Nebraska safe?
Nebraska performs significantly better than Maryland across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Nebraska compared to Maryland?
Maryland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nebraska leads in diabetes rate.
What's the weather like in Nebraska compared to Maryland?
The average high temperature in Lincoln is 63°F, compared to 68°F in Annapolis. Lincoln receives around 28.9 in of rainfall per year, while Annapolis gets 47.3 in.
