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The Part Where Living Gets Good
Choose your pace and place — whether it’s the big city buzz of Omaha, the thrill of a big college town like Lincoln, or the charm of a small town with a single stoplight and a pie festival, relocating to Nebraska is easy.
With housing costs below the national average and budget-friendly living, life in Nebraska stretches your paycheck and your free time.
Speaking of paychecks, Nebraska’s job market has a low unemployment rate and offers some of the best job opportunities in the nation. But The Good Life is not just about the day job. We rank among the most giving states in the country, with an exceptional percentage of our population engaging in volunteerism.
Add in top-tier K–12 schools and communities where neighbors actually know your name (and probably your dog’s), and you’ve got a lifestyle that’s as practical as it is heartwarming.
In short: Real people. Real values. And real good living.
Cost of Living
Go beyond experiencing life and start living it to its fullest. Explore our Cost of Living Calculator below to see how far your household income will go in the Nebraska area of your choice.
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Housing
Find the best place to live in Nebraska — from affordable places to rent in Nebraska’s metropolitan core to the many affordable home prices of smaller cities like Kearney or Alliance.
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Safety
With friendly neighbors and one of the lowest percentages of violent crime nationwide, it's impossible to put a price on the peace of mind and quality of life the state of Nebraska provides.
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Health & Wellness
From outdoor activities in one of our state parks to our affordable, accessible healthcare, living in Nebraska creates a level of wellbeing that you can feel.
Feel Renewed
Childcare & K-12 Education
We’re lifelong learners in Nebraska — with quality early education that supports working parents and some of the best K-12 schools and colleges in the nation, including the University of Nebraska.
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Weather & Climate
The Nebraska climate brings year-round beauty, variety, and adventure. What are you waiting for?
Soak It In
Getting Around
Getting from point A to B has never been easier, with short commutes in Nebraska cities and 500+ miles of cycling trails and bike paths across the Cornhusker State.
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Download Relocation Guide
Explore the different regions of Nebraska with our handy guide to relocating.
Discover NebraskaThe Good Life Stories
Nebraska’s Family Values and Golf Opportunities bring a Veteran Home
While serving in the U.S. Air Force, Ben Davis had not considered returning to his childhood home of Nebraska. “During the military, Nebraska was really nowhere on our radar of places we could be assigned,” he remarked. “Then out of nowhere my career path landed me here and brought us back to the area in […]
Veteran Finds Opportunity, Work-Life Balance after Coming Home to Nebraska for Civilian Career
After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, Jerome Creasy, Jr. could have taken his skills to almost any state. After considering his next step, he chose Nebraska as the place to pursue his post-military career. Jerome had first experienced Nebraska in the mid-1990s when he moved to Omaha with his father, a military veteran. “I […]
Mom Comes Back to Her Roots in Papillion, Builds a Home for the Next Generation
Finding Her Way Back Home For Kylie Scheideler, Nebraska has always been more than a place on the map, it’s been home. After nearly ten years of living in Arizona, she realized the pull to come back wasn’t fading. “While I enjoyed being in Arizona, I always called Nebraska home,” she said. “Anytime we traveled […]