salaryOmaha is 16% 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
$2,666
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$131
👥 People living there
236,254
488,837
Commute to work
26.2 min
19.6 min
College degree
77.1%
40.1%
Own their home
41.3%
57.4%
Below poverty line
7.4%
13.5%
Unemployment
3.3%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $90,620 | -42% in Omaha |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $131,730 | -33% in Omaha |
| Market Research Analyst | $87,160 | $62,280 | -29% in Omaha |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $34,290 | -26% in Omaha |
| Accountant | $102,140 | $77,030 | -25% in Omaha |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,040 | $96,310 | -24% in Omaha |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,470 | $62,670 | -21% in Omaha |
| Dental Hygienist | $119,170 | $94,170 | -21% in Omaha |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Omaha to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $50,647 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Omaha?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $78,947 in Omaha, 94% more in Arlington.