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Moving from Nebraska to Texas

Compare cost of living, taxes, housing, and find the best moving companies for your Nebraska to Texas move.

Quick Comparison

Leaving Nebraska

Population2.0M
State Income Tax2.46%-6.64%
Avg Home Price$250,000
Avg Rent$1,050/mo
Property Tax Rate1.73%
DESTINATION

Moving to Texas

Population29.1M
State Income Tax0% (None)
Avg Home Price$340,000
Avg Rent$1,400/mo
Property Tax Rate1.80%

Why Are People Moving from Nebraska to Texas?

The migration corridor between Nebraska and Texas is a popular interstate move. Thousands of households explore this route every year.

Tax Savings: Texas has no state income tax, compared to 2.46%-6.64% in Nebraska. This tax difference is one of the primary financial motivations for this move.

Cost of Living: Both states have a comparable cost of living. Housing in Texas costs about $90,000 more on average, so budget accordingly.

Climate & Weather: Both states have similar summer temperatures. Winters in Texas average 48°F, compared to 25°F in Nebraska.

Jobs & Industry: Texas's key industries include Energy, Technology, Healthcare, which attract professionals from Nebraska's Agriculture and Insurance sectors.

Popular City-to-City Routes

1033 mi
18.8h drive
Omaha, NE
Houston, TX
via I-35 South
1079 mi
19.6h drive
Omaha, NE
San Antonio, TX
via I-35 South
764 mi
13.9h drive
Omaha, NE
Dallas, TX
via I-35 South
996 mi
18.1h drive
Omaha, NE
Austin, TX
via I-35 South
770 mi
14h drive
Omaha, NE
Fort Worth, TX
via I-35 South
1142 mi
20.8h drive
Omaha, NE
El Paso, TX
via I-5 South / I-80 West
770 mi
14h drive
Omaha, NE
Arlington, TX
via I-35 South

Cities in Nebraska

Omaha

Population486K
Median Home Price$230,000

Other Major Cities

Bellevue
Grand Island
Lincoln

Cities in Texas

Houston

Population2.3M
Median Home Price$290,000

San Antonio

Population1.5M
Median Home Price$265,000

Dallas

Population1.3M
Median Home Price$320,000

Austin

Population979K
Median Home Price$450,000

Fort Worth

Population919K
Median Home Price$290,000

El Paso

Population679K
Median Home Price$185,000

Arlington

Population394K
Median Home Price$280,000

Estimated Moving Cost

Based on the average distance of 936 miles between Nebraska and Texas:

Studio / 1 BR
$1,268
3–4 BR Home
$3,123

Estimates based on typical full-service interstate moves. Actual costs vary.

Nebraska → Texas Transition Checklist

Driver's License

You must obtain a Texas driver's license within 90 days of establishing residency.

Vehicle Registration

Register your vehicle in Texas within 30 days.

Voter Registration

Update your voter registration to Texas after establishing residency. You can typically register at your local DMV or online.

Vehicle Inspection

Texas vehicle inspection requirement: Required annually.

Things to Know About Texas

  • • No state income tax but property taxes are relatively high
  • • Annual vehicle safety inspections required
  • • Texas is the only state that was an independent republic

What's Different: Nebraska vs Texas

Taxes

Nebraska Income Tax:2.46%-6.64%
Texas Income Tax:None
Nebraska Property Tax:1.73%
Texas Property Tax:1.80%

Weather

Nebraska Summer Avg:87°F
Texas Summer Avg:96°F
Nebraska Winter Avg:25°F
Texas Winter Avg:48°F

Cost of Living

Nebraska COL Index:92
Texas COL Index:93
Nebraska Avg Home Price:$250,000
Texas Avg Home Price:$340,000
Nebraska Avg Rent:$1,050/mo
Texas Avg Rent:$1,400/mo

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