Moving to Nebraska from Minnesota
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Minnesota to Nebraska — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Minnesota to Nebraska, you would find that Nebraska is 2.0% cheaper than Minnesota. A $75,000 salary in Minnesota would need to be roughly $73,500 in Nebraska to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Minnesota to Nebraska.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $73,500
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% less
Groceries
pay 2.0% less
Transportation
pay 6.4% less
Housing
pay 0.4% more
Childcare
pay 14.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.5% 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 Minnesota to Nebraska.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Minnesota 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
Minnesota 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 generally does better on what about housing?, though Minnesota leads in homeownership rate.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Minnesota 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
Minnesota 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
Minnesota performs better than Nebraska across all family life metrics.
Sources: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Saint Paul | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 32°/16°F (0°/-9°C) | 42°/20°F (6°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 69°/50°F (21°/10°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) | 85°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 43°/27°F (6°/-3°C) | 51°/28°F (11°/-2°C) |
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| Month | Saint Paul | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C) | 35°/14°F (1.9°/-10.1°C) |
| Feb | 30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C) | 40°/18°F (4.5°/-7.8°C) |
| Mar | 42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C) | 52°/28°F (11.3°/-2.3°C) |
| Apr | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) | 64°/39°F (17.9°/3.8°C) |
| May | 70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C) | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.3°C) |
| Jun | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) | 84°/61°F (29.0°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C) | 89°/66°F (31.7°/18.9°C) |
| Aug | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C) | 87°/64°F (30.4°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C) | 79°/53°F (25.9°/11.9°C) |
| Oct | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C) | 66°/41°F (18.8°/4.8°C) |
| Nov | 42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C) | 50°/28°F (10.2°/-2.4°C) |
| Dec | 28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°C) | 37°/16°F (2.9°/-8.7°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska than Minnesota?
Costs in Nebraska and Minnesota 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 $18,375 in Nebraska on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit).
Is Nebraska safe?
Minnesota generally does better on safety, though Nebraska leads in violent crime rate.
How is healthcare in Nebraska compared to Minnesota?
Minnesota performs better than Nebraska across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Nebraska compared to Minnesota?
The average high temperature in Lincoln is 63°F, compared to 56°F in Saint Paul. Lincoln receives around 28.9 in of rainfall per year, while Saint Paul gets 28.5 in.
