Moving to Nebraska from Texas
What to Expect
Considering a move from Texas to Nebraska? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Texas to Nebraska, you would find that Nebraska is 0.8% cheaper than Texas. A $75,000 salary in Texas would need to be roughly $74,623 in Nebraska to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lincoln averages 63°F vs 79°F in Austin, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Texas and Nebraska.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $74,623
To maintain the same standard of living in Nebraska
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 1.1% less
Groceries
pay 6.3% more
Transportation
pay 4.4% less
Housing
pay 8.7% less
Childcare
pay 0.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 7.6% 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 Nebraska compared to Texas.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Nebraska performs significantly better than Texas across all safety metrics.
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
Texas 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 performs significantly better than Texas across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Texas generally does better on infrastructure, though Nebraska leads in average commute.
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 Texas 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 performs significantly better than Texas 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 | Austin | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 65°/40°F (18°/5°C) | 42°/20°F (6°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/70°F (34°/21°C) | 85°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) | 51°/28°F (11°/-2°C) |
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| Month | Austin | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°/37°F (15.9°/2.9°C) | 35°/14°F (1.9°/-10.1°C) |
| Feb | 64°/39°F (17.6°/3.8°C) | 40°/18°F (4.5°/-7.8°C) |
| Mar | 71°/45°F (21.6°/7.4°C) | 52°/28°F (11.3°/-2.3°C) |
| Apr | 79°/55°F (25.9°/12.8°C) | 64°/39°F (17.9°/3.8°C) |
| May | 85°/64°F (29.7°/17.7°C) | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.3°C) |
| Jun | 91°/70°F (32.8°/21.0°C) | 84°/61°F (29.0°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 94°/72°F (34.7°/22.3°C) | 89°/66°F (31.7°/18.9°C) |
| Aug | 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.1°C) | 87°/64°F (30.4°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 90°/67°F (32.3°/19.2°C) | 79°/53°F (25.9°/11.9°C) |
| Oct | 81°/57°F (27.3°/13.7°C) | 66°/41°F (18.8°/4.8°C) |
| Nov | 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.4°C) | 50°/28°F (10.2°/-2.4°C) |
| Dec | 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.4°C) | 37°/16°F (2.9°/-8.7°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska than Texas?
Nebraska and Texas 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 Nebraska?
Budget about $18,656 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?
Nebraska performs significantly better than Texas across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Nebraska compared to Texas?
Texas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nebraska leads in uninsured rate.
What's the weather like in Nebraska compared to Texas?
The average high temperature in Lincoln is 63°F, compared to 79°F in Austin. Lincoln receives around 28.9 in of rainfall per year, while Austin gets 36.2 in.
