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Moving from Texas to Nebraska

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

Quick Comparison

Leaving Texas

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

Moving to Nebraska

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

Why Are People Moving from Texas to Nebraska?

The migration corridor between Texas and Nebraska 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. The average home price in Nebraska is $90,000 less than Texas, allowing movers to significantly upgrade their housing.

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

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

Popular City-to-City Routes

1033 mi
18.8h drive
Houston, TX
Omaha, NE
via I-35 North
1079 mi
19.6h drive
San Antonio, TX
Omaha, NE
via I-35 North
764 mi
13.9h drive
Dallas, TX
Omaha, NE
via I-35 North
996 mi
18.1h drive
Austin, TX
Omaha, NE
via I-35 North
770 mi
14h drive
Fort Worth, TX
Omaha, NE
via I-35 North
1142 mi
20.8h drive
El Paso, TX
Omaha, NE
via I-5 North / I-10 East
770 mi
14h drive
Arlington, TX
Omaha, NE
via I-35 North

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

Cities in Nebraska

Omaha

Population486K
Median Home Price$230,000

Other Major Cities

Bellevue
Grand Island
Lincoln

Estimated Moving Cost

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

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

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

Texas → Nebraska Transition Checklist

Driver's License

You must obtain a Nebraska driver's license within 30 days of establishing residency.

Vehicle Registration

Register your vehicle in Nebraska within 30 days.

Voter Registration

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

Vehicle Inspection

Nebraska vehicle inspection requirement: Not required.

Things to Know About Nebraska

  • • Only state with a unicameral (single-chamber) legislature
  • • Property taxes are relatively high compared to neighbors
  • • Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are common in spring

What's Different: Texas vs Nebraska

Taxes

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

Weather

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

Cost of Living

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

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