salaryOmaha is 8% 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
$1,887
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$131
👥 People living there
179,898
488,837
Commute to work
27.2 min
19.6 min
College degree
38.5%
40.1%
Own their home
66.4%
57.4%
Below poverty line
9.5%
13.5%
Unemployment
5.8%
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Omaha to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $55,170 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Omaha?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $78,947 in Omaha, 28% more in Aurora.