Moving to Ohio from Nebraska
What to Expect
Considering a move from Nebraska to Ohio? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Nebraska to Ohio, you would find that Ohio is 2.8% cheaper than Nebraska. A $75,000 salary in Nebraska would need to be roughly $69,830 in Ohio to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Columbus averages 76°F vs 63°F in Lincoln, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Nebraska and Ohio.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $69,830
To maintain the same standard of living in Ohio
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 7.1% less
Groceries
pay 4.9% less
Transportation
pay 14.5% more
Housing
pay 5.9% less
Childcare
pay 3.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 12.8% 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 Ohio 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 Ohio 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
Nebraska generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ohio leads in uninsured rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Ohio performs significantly better than Nebraska across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Nebraska performs better than Ohio 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 better than Ohio 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
Nebraska performs better than Ohio 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 | Lincoln | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/20°F (6°/-7°C) | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) | 84°/62°F (29°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/61°F (29°/16°C) | 90°/71°F (32°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/28°F (11°/-2°C) | 68°/47°F (20°/8°C) |
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| Month | Lincoln | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°/14°F (1.9°/-10.1°C) | 58°/37°F (14.2°/2.7°C) |
| Feb | 40°/18°F (4.5°/-7.8°C) | 62°/40°F (16.7°/4.5°C) |
| Mar | 52°/28°F (11.3°/-2.3°C) | 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) |
| Apr | 64°/39°F (17.9°/3.8°C) | 77°/53°F (24.8°/11.4°C) |
| May | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.3°C) | 84°/62°F (28.9°/16.6°C) |
| Jun | 84°/61°F (29.0°/16.1°C) | 90°/70°F (32.2°/20.9°C) |
| Jul | 89°/66°F (31.7°/18.9°C) | 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) |
| Aug | 87°/64°F (30.4°/17.7°C) | 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.4°C) |
| Sep | 79°/53°F (25.9°/11.9°C) | 86°/67°F (30.2°/19.3°C) |
| Oct | 66°/41°F (18.8°/4.8°C) | 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.1°C) |
| Nov | 50°/28°F (10.2°/-2.4°C) | 68°/46°F (20.2°/7.8°C) |
| Dec | 37°/16°F (2.9°/-8.7°C) | 59°/39°F (15.2°/3.8°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Ohio than Nebraska?
On average Ohio is about 7% less expensive than Nebraska, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Ohio?
Budget about $17,458 for 3 months in Ohio (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Ohio safe?
Nebraska generally does better on safety, though Ohio leads in property crime rate.
How is healthcare in Ohio compared to Nebraska?
Nebraska generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ohio leads in uninsured rate.
What's the weather like in Ohio compared to Nebraska?
The average high temperature in Columbus is 76°F, compared to 63°F in Lincoln. Columbus receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Lincoln gets 28.9 in.
