salaryOmaha is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Omaha to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$131
👥 People living there
562,218
488,837
Commute to work
22.4 min
19.6 min
College degree
39.2%
40.1%
Own their home
61.8%
57.4%
Below poverty line
15.5%
13.5%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments.
- Pick Omaha for higher incomes, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $61,040 | +44% in Omaha |
| Medical Assistant | $39,200 | $48,010 | +22% in Omaha |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $62,670 | -17% in Omaha |
| Lawyer | $114,610 | $131,730 | +15% in Omaha |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,230 | $42,550 | +14% in Omaha |
| Carpenter | $60,080 | $52,800 | -12% in Omaha |
| Registered Nurse | $96,040 | $84,600 | -12% in Omaha |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,370 | $63,540 | +11% in Omaha |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $1,401 in Albuquerque.
What salary do I need in Omaha to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $57,717 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Omaha?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $78,947 in Omaha, 7% more in Omaha.