salaryOmaha is 11% 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
$1,648
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$131
👥 People living there
397,742
488,837
Commute to work
26.6 min
19.6 min
College degree
32.6%
40.1%
Own their home
54.3%
57.4%
Below poverty line
12.9%
13.5%
Unemployment
5.7%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $34,290 | +42% in Omaha |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $131,730 | -22% in Omaha |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $96,310 | -21% in Omaha |
| Operations Manager | $111,010 | $90,620 | -18% in Omaha |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,240 | $62,280 | -17% in Omaha |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $84,600 | -17% in Omaha |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $80,280 | -14% in Omaha |
| Medical Assistant | $43,100 | $48,010 | +11% in Omaha |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Omaha to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $53,494 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Omaha?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $78,947 in Omaha, 3% more in Arlington.