Moving to France from Nebraska

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Nebraska to France — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Nebraska to France, you would find that France is 4.7% more expensive than Nebraska. A $75,000 salary in Nebraska would need to be roughly €69,416 in France to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in French.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Nebraska to France.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 €69,416

To maintain the same standard of living in France

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 6.7% more

Groceries

pay 3.3% more

Transportation

pay 50.9% more

Housing

pay 29.7% less

Childcare

pay 35.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 4.4% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 USD = 0.8717 EUR (June 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Nebraska to France, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
4,170 ↓ 31% vs 2022

people moved from United States to France · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to France?

Top countries of origin for France's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Nebraska and France stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

NE
37.4%
FR
21.6%

France performs significantly better than Nebraska across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

NE
89.8%
FR
86.0%

Nebraska performs better than France across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NE
3.0%
FR
7.3%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NE
$73,391
FR
$55,200

Nebraska performs better than France across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

NE
77.7 yrs
FR
82.6 yrs

France performs significantly better than Nebraska across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lincoln Rain: 28.9 in/yr (735 mm)
63° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

Paris Rain: 25.6 in/yr (650 mm)
60° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lincoln Paris
Jan–Mar 42°/20°F (6°/-7°C) 48°/38°F (9°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/61°F (29°/16°C) 74°/58°F (23°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/28°F (11°/-2°C) 52°/43°F (11°/6°C)
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Month Lincoln Paris
Jan 35°/14°F (1.9°/-10.1°C) 44°/36°F (6.9°/2.5°C)
Feb 40°/18°F (4.5°/-7.8°C) 47°/37°F (8.2°/2.8°C)
Mar 52°/28°F (11.3°/-2.3°C) 53°/41°F (11.8°/5.1°C)
Apr 64°/39°F (17.9°/3.8°C) 58°/44°F (14.7°/6.8°C)
May 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.3°C) 66°/51°F (19.0°/10.5°C)
Jun 84°/61°F (29.0°/16.1°C) 71°/56°F (21.8°/13.3°C)
Jul 89°/66°F (31.7°/18.9°C) 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.5°C)
Aug 87°/64°F (30.4°/17.7°C) 76°/60°F (24.6°/15.4°C)
Sep 79°/53°F (25.9°/11.9°C) 69°/54°F (20.8°/12.5°C)
Oct 66°/41°F (18.8°/4.8°C) 60°/49°F (15.8°/9.2°C)
Nov 50°/28°F (10.2°/-2.4°C) 51°/42°F (10.4°/5.3°C)
Dec 37°/16°F (2.9°/-8.7°C) 46°/38°F (7.8°/3.6°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Météo-France Météo-France

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and France. To live, work, or study long-term in France, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check France's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting France

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter France without a visa.
France passport

France passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
France passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in France than Nebraska?

Day-to-day costs in France run about 6% higher than Nebraska on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to France?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a $75,000 comparable salary, that's around €17,354 in France for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from France?

Working remotely from France's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Nebraska and France.

How is healthcare in France compared to Nebraska?

France performs significantly better than Nebraska across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in France compared to Nebraska?

The average high temperature in Paris is 60°F, compared to 63°F in Lincoln. Paris receives around 25.6 in of rainfall per year, while Lincoln gets 28.9 in.

What language do they speak in France?

The official language in France is French. In Nebraska, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

FR
Population 1,826,341 68,305,148
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages English French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +33
Time zones 11 14
Emergency number 911 112