Moving to Nebraska from Montana
What to Expect
Considering a move from Montana to Nebraska? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Montana to Nebraska, you would find that Nebraska is 5.9% cheaper than Montana. A $75,000 salary in Montana would need to be roughly $68,757 in Nebraska to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Montana and Nebraska.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $68,757
To maintain the same standard of living in Nebraska
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 5.3% less
Groceries
pay 3.0% less
Transportation
pay 8.6% more
Housing
pay 12.8% less
Childcare
pay 17.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 0.9% more
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 Montana.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Montana 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
Montana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nebraska leads in uninsured rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Montana generally does better on what about housing?, though Nebraska leads in median home value.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Nebraska performs significantly better than Montana 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 Montana 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
Montana 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 | Helena | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 40°/18°F (4°/-8°C) | 42°/20°F (6°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/41°F (19°/5°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/50°F (27°/10°C) | 85°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 45°/22°F (7°/-6°C) | 51°/28°F (11°/-2°C) |
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| Month | Helena | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°/13°F (0.7°/-10.6°C) | 35°/14°F (1.9°/-10.1°C) |
| Feb | 39°/17°F (3.7°/-8.4°C) | 40°/18°F (4.5°/-7.8°C) |
| Mar | 48°/24°F (9.0°/-4.3°C) | 52°/28°F (11.3°/-2.3°C) |
| Apr | 58°/32°F (14.3°/0.1°C) | 64°/39°F (17.9°/3.8°C) |
| May | 67°/41°F (19.5°/4.9°C) | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.3°C) |
| Jun | 76°/49°F (24.3°/9.2°C) | 84°/61°F (29.0°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 86°/54°F (29.8°/12.4°C) | 89°/66°F (31.7°/18.9°C) |
| Aug | 85°/52°F (29.2°/11.2°C) | 87°/64°F (30.4°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 73°/43°F (22.6°/6.2°C) | 79°/53°F (25.9°/11.9°C) |
| Oct | 59°/33°F (14.8°/0.3°C) | 66°/41°F (18.8°/4.8°C) |
| Nov | 43°/22°F (6.2°/-5.6°C) | 50°/28°F (10.2°/-2.4°C) |
| Dec | 32°/12°F (-0.2°/-11.2°C) | 37°/16°F (2.9°/-8.7°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska than Montana?
On average Nebraska is about 8% less expensive than Montana, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Nebraska?
Budget about $17,189 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?
Montana generally does better on safety, though Nebraska leads in violent crime rate.
How is healthcare in Nebraska compared to Montana?
Montana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nebraska leads in uninsured rate.
What's the weather like in Nebraska compared to Montana?
The average high temperature in Lincoln is 63°F, compared to 58°F in Helena. Lincoln receives around 28.9 in of rainfall per year, while Helena gets 11.2 in.
