salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,219
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,128
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$71,086
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$196,900
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.8
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,000
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$145
$131
👥 People living there
201,885
488,837
Commute to work
19.6 min
19.6 min
College degree
26.6%
40.1%
Own their home
59.7%
57.4%
Below poverty line
15.8%
13.5%
Unemployment
3.4%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Amarillo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Omaha for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Amarillo | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,710 | $34,290 | +51% in Omaha |
| Civil Engineer | $75,910 | $102,020 | +34% in Omaha |
| Medical Assistant | $37,170 | $48,010 | +29% in Omaha |
| Firefighter | $48,420 | $61,040 | +26% in Omaha |
| HVAC Technician | $49,840 | $62,570 | +26% in Omaha |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,560 | $37,840 | +24% in Omaha |
| Electrician | $54,360 | $62,440 | +15% in Omaha |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,060 | $42,550 | +15% in Omaha |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amarillo or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Amarillo and Omaha cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Omaha to match $60,000 in Amarillo?
About $60,059 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Amarillo or Omaha?
The typical household earns $71,086 in Amarillo and $78,947 in Omaha, 10% more in Omaha.