Moving to Nebraska from Massachusetts
What to Expect
Considering a move from Massachusetts to Nebraska? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Massachusetts to Nebraska, you would find that Nebraska is 13.9% cheaper than Massachusetts. A $75,000 salary in Massachusetts would need to be roughly $58,755 in Nebraska to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Massachusetts and Nebraska.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $58,755
To maintain the same standard of living in Nebraska
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 10.0% less
Groceries
pay 10.2% less
Transportation
pay 8.6% less
Housing
pay 23.8% less
Childcare
pay 29.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 13.2% 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 Massachusetts.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Massachusetts generally does better on safety, though Nebraska leads in violent crime rate.
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
Massachusetts performs better than Nebraska across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Nebraska performs significantly better than Massachusetts across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Massachusetts 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
Massachusetts 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
Massachusetts 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 | Boston | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 40°/26°F (4°/-3°C) | 42°/20°F (6°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 78°/62°F (25°/17°C) | 85°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/38°F (11°/3°C) | 51°/28°F (11°/-2°C) |
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| Month | Boston | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°/22°F (2.1°/-5.4°C) | 35°/14°F (1.9°/-10.1°C) |
| Feb | 39°/25°F (3.7°/-4.1°C) | 40°/18°F (4.5°/-7.8°C) |
| Mar | 45°/31°F (7.4°/-0.5°C) | 52°/28°F (11.3°/-2.3°C) |
| Apr | 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) | 64°/39°F (17.9°/3.8°C) |
| May | 66°/50°F (18.9°/9.9°C) | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.3°C) |
| Jun | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.3°C) | 84°/61°F (29.0°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 81°/65°F (27.4°/18.6°C) | 89°/66°F (31.7°/18.9°C) |
| Aug | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.1°C) | 87°/64°F (30.4°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 72°/57°F (22.4°/14.1°C) | 79°/53°F (25.9°/11.9°C) |
| Oct | 61°/47°F (16.3°/8.1°C) | 66°/41°F (18.8°/4.8°C) |
| Nov | 51°/38°F (10.8°/3.3°C) | 50°/28°F (10.2°/-2.4°C) |
| Dec | 41°/28°F (5.1°/-2.1°C) | 37°/16°F (2.9°/-8.7°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska than Massachusetts?
On average Nebraska is about 22% less expensive than Massachusetts, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Nebraska?
Budget about $14,689 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?
Massachusetts generally does better on safety, though Nebraska leads in violent crime rate.
How is healthcare in Nebraska compared to Massachusetts?
Massachusetts performs better than Nebraska across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Nebraska compared to Massachusetts?
The average high temperature in Lincoln is 63°F, compared to 59°F in Boston. Lincoln receives around 28.9 in of rainfall per year, while Boston gets 43.8 in.
