salaryOmaha is 9% 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
$2,018
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$131
👥 People living there
411,986
488,837
Commute to work
23.6 min
19.6 min
College degree
23.6%
40.1%
Own their home
60.6%
57.4%
Below poverty line
16.3%
13.5%
Unemployment
7%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for higher incomes.
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $128,810 | $84,600 | -34% in Omaha |
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | $134,130 | -32% in Omaha |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,900 | $62,670 | -22% in Omaha |
| Carpenter | $66,540 | $52,800 | -21% in Omaha |
| Nurse Practitioner | $165,580 | $133,760 | -19% in Omaha |
| Electrician | $75,860 | $62,440 | -18% in Omaha |
| Dental Hygienist | $114,380 | $94,170 | -18% in Omaha |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $76,130 | $63,540 | -17% in Omaha |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $2,018 in Bakersfield.
What salary do I need in Omaha to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $54,662 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Omaha?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $78,947 in Omaha, 10% more in Bakersfield.