salaryOmaha is 13% 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
$1,651
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$131
👥 People living there
288,976
488,837
Commute to work
18.8 min
19.6 min
College degree
38.7%
40.1%
Own their home
63.9%
57.4%
Below poverty line
8.9%
13.5%
Unemployment
4.6%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $93,600 | $63,400 | -32% in Omaha |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $34,290 | +31% in Omaha |
| Police Officer | $115,020 | $80,280 | -30% in Omaha |
| Dental Hygienist | $132,740 | $94,170 | -29% in Omaha |
| Carpenter | $72,800 | $52,800 | -27% in Omaha |
| HVAC Technician | $85,620 | $62,570 | -27% in Omaha |
| Registered Nurse | $115,290 | $84,600 | -27% in Omaha |
| Operations Manager | $120,030 | $90,620 | -25% in Omaha |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $1,651 in Anchorage.
What salary do I need in Omaha to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $52,311 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Omaha?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $78,947 in Omaha, 41% more in Anchorage.