salaryOmaha is 10% 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
$2,339
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$131
👥 People living there
215,536
488,837
Commute to work
29.9 min
19.6 min
College degree
26.9%
40.1%
Own their home
77.2%
57.4%
Below poverty line
10.7%
13.5%
Unemployment
3.8%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $51,690 | $63,400 | +23% in Omaha |
| Civil Engineer | $84,990 | $102,020 | +20% in Omaha |
| Truck Driver | $48,950 | $58,010 | +19% in Omaha |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,180 | $44,260 | +16% in Omaha |
| Medical Assistant | $42,860 | $48,010 | +12% in Omaha |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,490 | $42,550 | +11% in Omaha |
| Electrician | $57,930 | $62,440 | +8% in Omaha |
| HVAC Technician | $58,170 | $62,570 | +8% in Omaha |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $2,339 in Cape Coral.
What salary do I need in Omaha to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $53,881 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Omaha?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $78,947 in Omaha, 7% more in Cape Coral.