Moving to Idaho from Nebraska
What to Expect
Considering a move from Nebraska to Idaho? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Nebraska to Idaho, you would find that Idaho is 0.2% cheaper than Nebraska. A $75,000 salary in Nebraska would need to be roughly $75,969 in Idaho to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Nebraska and Idaho.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $75,969
To maintain the same standard of living in Idaho
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 0.8% less
Groceries
pay 2.4% less
Transportation
pay 1.0% more
Housing
pay 2.2% more
Childcare
pay 0.9% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 1.6% 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 Idaho compared to Nebraska.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Nebraska generally does better on safety, though Idaho leads in property 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
Idaho 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
Nebraska generally does better on what about housing?, though Idaho leads in homeownership rate.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Nebraska generally does better on infrastructure, though Idaho leads in internet access.
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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Idaho leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Nebraska generally does better on family life, though Idaho 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 | Lincoln | Boise |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/20°F (6°/-7°C) | 46°/29°F (8°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) | 72°/47°F (22°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/61°F (29°/16°C) | 87°/57°F (30°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/28°F (11°/-2°C) | 50°/32°F (10°/0°C) |
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| Month | Lincoln | Boise |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°/14°F (1.9°/-10.1°C) | 38°/25°F (3.2°/-4.1°C) |
| Feb | 40°/18°F (4.5°/-7.8°C) | 45°/28°F (7.1°/-2.1°C) |
| Mar | 52°/28°F (11.3°/-2.3°C) | 55°/34°F (12.6°/1.3°C) |
| Apr | 64°/39°F (17.9°/3.8°C) | 62°/39°F (16.8°/4.1°C) |
| May | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.3°C) | 72°/47°F (22.0°/8.1°C) |
| Jun | 84°/61°F (29.0°/16.1°C) | 81°/54°F (27.4°/12.1°C) |
| Jul | 89°/66°F (31.7°/18.9°C) | 91°/60°F (32.9°/15.8°C) |
| Aug | 87°/64°F (30.4°/17.7°C) | 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) |
| Sep | 79°/53°F (25.9°/11.9°C) | 79°/51°F (26.0°/10.6°C) |
| Oct | 66°/41°F (18.8°/4.8°C) | 65°/41°F (18.2°/4.9°C) |
| Nov | 50°/28°F (10.2°/-2.4°C) | 48°/32°F (9.0°/-0.1°C) |
| Dec | 37°/16°F (2.9°/-8.7°C) | 38°/24°F (3.1°/-4.4°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Idaho than Nebraska?
Idaho and Nebraska are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Idaho?
Budget about $18,992 for 3 months in Idaho (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Idaho safe?
Nebraska generally does better on safety, though Idaho leads in property crime rate.
How is healthcare in Idaho compared to Nebraska?
Idaho generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nebraska leads in uninsured rate.
What's the weather like in Idaho compared to Nebraska?
The average high temperature in Boise is 64°F, compared to 63°F in Lincoln. Boise receives around 11.7 in of rainfall per year, while Lincoln gets 28.9 in.
