salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,107
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$131
👥 People living there
222,771
488,837
Commute to work
21 min
19.6 min
College degree
36.6%
40.1%
Own their home
47.8%
57.4%
Below poverty line
25.7%
13.5%
Unemployment
9.2%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Omaha for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $34,290 | +127% in Omaha |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $61,040 | +84% in Omaha |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $80,280 | +65% in Omaha |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $48,010 | +30% in Omaha |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $131,730 | +29% in Omaha |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $40,020 | +28% in Omaha |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,910 | $37,840 | +27% in Omaha |
| Software Developer | $101,900 | $125,220 | +23% in Omaha |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge and Omaha cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Omaha to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $60,748 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Omaha?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $78,947 in Omaha, 32% more in Omaha.