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Nebraska

Moderate tax burden · COL index 91

Wins 11 categories

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North Carolina

Moderate tax burden · COL index 94

Wins 2 categories

Property taxes are meaningfully different: Nebraska averages 1.44% annually vs North Carolina's 0.7%.

Nebraska
North Carolina

Taxes

3.99%
Income Tax (top rate)
4.5%
1.44%/yr
Property Tax Rate
0.7%/yr
6.94%
Sales Tax (avg)
7%
Yes
Social Security Tax
Yes
Yes
Estate Tax
Yes
As income
Capital Gains Tax
As income

Housing & Cost of Living

91
COL Index (100=avg)
94
$265K
Median Home Price
$335K
$1,150/mo
Median Rent (2BR/mo)
$1,450/mo
$2K/yr
Home Insurance (avg/yr)
$2K/yr

Crime & Safety

311
Violent Crime / 100K
398
1,956
Property Crime / 100K
2,226

Healthcare

#26 of 50
Healthcare Quality Rank
#23 of 50
78.6 yrs
Life Expectancy
75.7 yrs
7.1%
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
Yes
Medicaid Expansion
Yes

Education

#18 of 50
K-12 Quality Rank
#29 of 50
Yes
School Choice / Vouchers
Yes

Childcare

$1,000/mo
Avg Infant Care / mo
$1,050/mo

Utilities & Daily Costs

$125/mo
Avg Energy Bill / mo
$135/mo
$460/mo
Avg Groceries / mo
$460/mo
#5 of 50
Road Quality Rank
#14 of 50

Social Policy

F
Gun Laws Grade
C+
R+19.0
2024 Presidential Margin
R+3.0

Category wins

11

Nebraska

2

North Carolina

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People Also Ask

What is the downfall of living in North Carolina?

Lower Average Wages. While the cost of living is relatively low, average wages in North Carolina are lower than the national average. This wage gap can make it challenging for some to achieve financial stability, particularly in high-demand areas. Career advancement may require relocation to higher-paying regions.

What are the pros of living in Nebraska?

Nebraska ranks lower than the national average on housing, utilities, transportation and health costs. Since almost 50% of households earn between $35,000 and $100,000, we've been named the best state for the middle class. We're one of the most affordable states to raise a family in.

Why would people move to Nebraska?

Jobs? Nebraska has the nation's 6th fastest-growing economy, and our unemployment rate has been under 3% for over 3 years. Affordable living? Home prices here are among the lowest in the U.S. We also boast lower-than-average costs for groceries, utilities, and transportation.

Why are people moving out of NC?

Young, local people are fleeing rural NC (especially Western NC) because of the increased costs of living, low wages, and lack of opportunity. On the other hand, the overall population is growing exponentially as older Northerners and Floridians flock in and run up the property taxes.

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Annual Income

$150K

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Retirement Savings

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Annual Social Security benefit

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$400K

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Gun Control2A Freedom

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Violent crime rate per 100K (FBI)

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Healthcare system rank (Commonwealth Fund)

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Cost of living proxy for childcare affordability

Don't careMust be affordable