Moving to Nebraska from Spain

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Spain to Nebraska? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Spain to Nebraska, you would find that Nebraska is 43.2% more expensive than Spain overall. A €65,374 salary in Spain would need to be roughly $77,098 in Nebraska to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Spain and Nebraska.

What does your salary buy?

€65,374 $77,098

To maintain the same standard of living in Nebraska

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 7.8% more

Groceries

pay 48.9% more

Transportation

pay 3.4% less

Housing

pay 53.2% more

Childcare

pay 2.4 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 58.3% more

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 1.15 USD (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?

What the data shows about people moving from Spain to Nebraska.

Moved in 2023
6,460 ↑ 46% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Nebraska compared to Spain.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

ES
23.8%
NE
37.4%

Spain performs better than Nebraska across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

ES
94.0%
NE
89.8%

Spain performs better than Nebraska across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

ES
12.1%
NE
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

ES
$46,400
NE
$73,391

Nebraska performs significantly better than Spain across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ES
82.5 yrs
NE
77.7 yrs

Spain performs better than Nebraska across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Madrid Rain: 16.6 in/yr (421 mm)
68° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Madrid Lincoln
Jan–Mar 55°/40°F (13°/4°C) 42°/20°F (6°/-7°C)
Apr–Jun 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) 85°/61°F (29°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/44°F (14°/7°C) 51°/28°F (11°/-2°C)
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Month Madrid Lincoln
Jan 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C) 35°/14°F (1.9°/-10.1°C)
Feb 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C) 40°/18°F (4.5°/-7.8°C)
Mar 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C) 52°/28°F (11.3°/-2.3°C)
Apr 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C) 64°/39°F (17.9°/3.8°C)
May 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C) 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.3°C)
Jun 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) 84°/61°F (29.0°/16.1°C)
Jul 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C) 89°/66°F (31.7°/18.9°C)
Aug 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C) 87°/64°F (30.4°/17.7°C)
Sep 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C) 79°/53°F (25.9°/11.9°C)
Oct 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C) 66°/41°F (18.8°/4.8°C)
Nov 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C) 50°/28°F (10.2°/-2.4°C)
Dec 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C) 37°/16°F (2.9°/-8.7°C)

Data: Agencia Estatal de Meteorología Agencia Estatal de Meteorología, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Spain passport

Spain passport holder visiting United States

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

United States passport holder visiting Spain

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

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 Nebraska than Spain?

On average Nebraska is around 3% pricier than Spain, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Nebraska?

Budget about $19,274 for 3 months in Nebraska (based on a €65,374 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Nebraska?

From major Nebraska cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Spain and Nebraska are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Nebraska compared to Spain?

Spain performs better than Nebraska across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Lincoln is 63°F, compared to 68°F in Madrid. Lincoln receives around 28.9 in of rainfall per year, while Madrid gets 16.6 in.

What language do they speak in Nebraska?

The official language in Nebraska is English. In Spain, the official languages are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish.

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At a Glance

ES
Population 47,163,418 1,826,341
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Basque, Catalan, Galician, Spanish English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +34 +1
Time zones 2 11
Emergency number 112 911