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
$2,087
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$131
👥 People living there
394,432
488,837
Commute to work
28.6 min
19.6 min
College degree
33.6%
40.1%
Own their home
62.4%
57.4%
Below poverty line
11.9%
13.5%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 | Aurora | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $62,280 | -37% in Omaha |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $90,620 | -36% in Omaha |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $61,040 | -31% in Omaha |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $131,730 | -26% in Omaha |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $96,310 | -25% in Omaha |
| Accountant | $100,020 | $77,030 | -23% in Omaha |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $80,280 | -21% in Omaha |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | $52,800 | -19% in Omaha |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Omaha to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $52,132 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Omaha?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $78,947 in Omaha, 21% more in Aurora.