Moving to Nebraska from Ohio
What to Expect
Considering a move from Ohio to Nebraska? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Ohio to Nebraska, you would find that Nebraska is 5.9% more expensive than Ohio. A $75,000 salary in Ohio would need to be roughly $80,553 in Nebraska to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lincoln averages 63°F vs 76°F in Columbus, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Ohio and Nebraska.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $80,553
To maintain the same standard of living in Nebraska
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 8.7% more
Groceries
pay 8.5% more
Transportation
pay 11.1% less
Housing
pay 6.3% more
Childcare
pay 3.7% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 16.1% 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 Ohio.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Ohio 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
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 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 significantly 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 significantly 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 significantly 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 | Columbus | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) | 42°/20°F (6°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 84°/62°F (29°/16°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/71°F (32°/21°C) | 85°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 68°/47°F (20°/8°C) | 51°/28°F (11°/-2°C) |
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| Month | Columbus | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°/37°F (14.2°/2.7°C) | 35°/14°F (1.9°/-10.1°C) |
| Feb | 62°/40°F (16.7°/4.5°C) | 40°/18°F (4.5°/-7.8°C) |
| Mar | 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) | 52°/28°F (11.3°/-2.3°C) |
| Apr | 77°/53°F (24.8°/11.4°C) | 64°/39°F (17.9°/3.8°C) |
| May | 84°/62°F (28.9°/16.6°C) | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.3°C) |
| Jun | 90°/70°F (32.2°/20.9°C) | 84°/61°F (29.0°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) | 89°/66°F (31.7°/18.9°C) |
| Aug | 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.4°C) | 87°/64°F (30.4°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 86°/67°F (30.2°/19.3°C) | 79°/53°F (25.9°/11.9°C) |
| Oct | 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.1°C) | 66°/41°F (18.8°/4.8°C) |
| Nov | 68°/46°F (20.2°/7.8°C) | 50°/28°F (10.2°/-2.4°C) |
| Dec | 59°/39°F (15.2°/3.8°C) | 37°/16°F (2.9°/-8.7°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska than Ohio?
On average Nebraska is around 7% pricier than Ohio, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Nebraska?
Budget about $20,138 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?
Ohio generally does better on safety, though Nebraska leads in violent crime rate.
How is healthcare in Nebraska compared to Ohio?
Nebraska generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ohio leads in uninsured rate.
What's the weather like in Nebraska compared to Ohio?
The average high temperature in Lincoln is 63°F, compared to 76°F in Columbus. Lincoln receives around 28.9 in of rainfall per year, while Columbus gets 46.8 in.
