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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.

Learn more about what it’s like to live The Good Life.

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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.

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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?

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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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Explore the different regions of Nebraska with our handy guide to relocating.

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The Good Life Stories

World’s Largest High School Rodeo Event Returns to Lincoln

A Rodeo Unlike Any Other Brings Entertainment and Economic Impact to Nebraska Cort Jones remembers the sting he felt in defeat at his first high school finals rodeo. On a team of five cowboys, his job was to rope the steer’s back legs. Jones’ horse stumbled when he made the attempt, and he missed […]

Sandhills Open Road Challenge Brings Racers, Families, and Economic Development to Arnold

A Texas driver of a Dodge Viper ACR waits at the starting line while SORC tech director Jeff Preson directs them (photo courtesy of Jessica Tickle). When Joe Shown inches his Corvette to the starting line at the Sandhills Open Road Challenge, he pinches his wrist to be sure the race is really happening. […]

Nebraska Ed-Tech Startup Helps Students Improve as Writers, Avoid Overreliance on AI

After doing graduate studies at Stanford University in California, Adam and Alexa Sparks moved home to Nebraska to launch their startup business, Short Answer. Their educational technology (ed tech) platform helps K-12 students improve writing skills. Just three years after launching, Short Answer is used by over 80,000 educators in all 50 U.S. states and […]