Moving to Virginia from Nebraska
What to Expect
Considering a move from Nebraska to Virginia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Nebraska to Virginia, you would find that Virginia is 18.9% more expensive than Nebraska. A $75,000 salary in Nebraska would need to be roughly $89,469 in Virginia to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Nebraska and Virginia.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $89,469
To maintain the same standard of living in Virginia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 9.7% more
Groceries
pay 24.1% more
Transportation
pay 12.4% more
Housing
pay 21.8% more
Childcare
pay 53.7% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 5.4% 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 Virginia 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 Virginia 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
Virginia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nebraska leads in diabetes 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 Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia leads in median household income.
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 Virginia leads in bachelor's degree or higher.
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 | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/20°F (6°/-7°C) | 53°/32°F (12°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) | 78°/55°F (26°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/61°F (29°/16°C) | 86°/65°F (30°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/28°F (11°/-2°C) | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
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| Month | Lincoln | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°/14°F (1.9°/-10.1°C) | 47°/28°F (8.6°/-2.1°C) |
| Feb | 40°/18°F (4.5°/-7.8°C) | 51°/31°F (10.7°/-0.8°C) |
| Mar | 52°/28°F (11.3°/-2.3°C) | 60°/37°F (15.6°/2.8°C) |
| Apr | 64°/39°F (17.9°/3.8°C) | 70°/46°F (21.3°/7.8°C) |
| May | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.3°C) | 78°/55°F (25.5°/12.8°C) |
| Jun | 84°/61°F (29.0°/16.1°C) | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.1°C) |
| Jul | 89°/66°F (31.7°/18.9°C) | 90°/69°F (32.1°/20.5°C) |
| Aug | 87°/64°F (30.4°/17.7°C) | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.7°C) |
| Sep | 79°/53°F (25.9°/11.9°C) | 81°/60°F (27.3°/15.6°C) |
| Oct | 66°/41°F (18.8°/4.8°C) | 71°/48°F (21.7°/9.1°C) |
| Nov | 50°/28°F (10.2°/-2.4°C) | 61°/39°F (16.3°/4.1°C) |
| Dec | 37°/16°F (2.9°/-8.7°C) | 51°/31°F (10.4°/-0.3°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Virginia than Nebraska?
On average Virginia is around 19% pricier than Nebraska, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Virginia?
Budget about $22,367 for 3 months in Virginia (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Virginia safe?
Nebraska generally does better on safety, though Virginia leads in property crime rate.
How is healthcare in Virginia compared to Nebraska?
Virginia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nebraska leads in diabetes rate.
What's the weather like in Virginia compared to Nebraska?
The average high temperature in Richmond is 70°F, compared to 63°F in Lincoln. Richmond receives around 43.6 in of rainfall per year, while Lincoln gets 28.9 in.
