Moving from Nebraska to Texas?
Omaha to Dallas, Lincoln to Houston — Nebraskans heading south for Texas's no-tax economy and warmer winters.
- 735 mi Distance
- 11 hr Drive time
- 91 → 94 Cost of living
Nebraska and Texas share agricultural, energy, and aerospace ties. Mutual of Omaha (NE) and USAA (San Antonio) both operate massive insurance operations, drawing talent between states. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (Omaha HQ) has significant Texas exposure. The NE-to-TX move is usually career-specific with Texas salary bumps.
Why people move from Nebraska to Texas.
- Texas has no state income tax (NE's 5.84% eliminated)
- Dallas corporate and Austin tech
- Houston energy and Medical Center
- San Antonio military and insurance
- Milder winters than Nebraska
- Texas economy 25x larger than Nebraska's
The money side of NE → TX.
Nebraska
- Median home price$255,000
- Income tax2.46%-5.84% progressive
- Sales tax5.5% + local up to 7.5%
- Cost index91
Texas
- Median home price$345,000
- Income taxNone
- Sales tax6.25% + local up to 8.25%
- Cost index94
Where Nebraska residents usually land in Texas.
Common origin-to-destination city pairs along this route.
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Omaha Dallas 640 mi
Primary NE-TX; corporate
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Omaha Austin 835 mi
Omaha tech to Austin
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Lincoln Houston 925 mi
Lincoln to Houston
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Omaha San Antonio 915 mi
Omaha insurance to USAA
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Lincoln Dallas 665 mi
NE capital to DFW
How to drive Nebraska to Texas.
Planning your NE → TX move.
- TX median home price 35% higher than NE
- TX property tax 1.6% similar to NE's 1.63%
- Texas summer heat severe vs NE's mild summers
- 11-hour drive makes NE family visits fly common
- Hurricane risk on Houston Gulf Coast
- TX sales tax slightly higher than NE
Moving from Nebraska to Texas: FAQ.
Really save meaningful tax money NE-to-TX?
Yes. NE top 5.84% on $150K = $8,760/year; TX zero. Save $8,760. Property tax similar. Home prices 35% higher in TX adds ~$360/month mortgage = $4,320/year. Net tax+housing: roughly even for homeowners without salary bump. Renters and high earners win more.
Mutual of Omaha to USAA in San Antonio?
Career transfer possible. Both are major mutual insurance companies. Senior insurance professionals sometimes cross between them. USAA employs 35K+ in San Antonio with competitive salaries. SA cost of living 25% below Omaha equivalent for equivalent home. Career upside possible with 15-30% salary increase typical.
NE-TX move cost?
Mid-long interstate — 640-925 miles. Full-service 3-bedroom $4,500-10,000. Delivery 3-5 days. Summer peak adds 25%. Omaha and Texas movers both quote this corridor. I-35 corridor well-traveled.
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