salaryOmaha is 6% 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
$1,849
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$131
👥 People living there
252,583
488,837
Commute to work
25.8 min
19.6 min
College degree
36.9%
40.1%
Own their home
74.4%
57.4%
Below poverty line
9.4%
13.5%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake 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 | Chesapeake | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $80,280 | +34% in Omaha |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,150 | $44,260 | +16% in Omaha |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $58,010 | +15% in Omaha |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $34,290 | -12% in Omaha |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,560 | $62,280 | -10% in Omaha |
| Medical Assistant | $43,620 | $48,010 | +10% in Omaha |
| Operations Manager | $100,340 | $90,620 | -10% in Omaha |
| Warehouse Worker | $39,160 | $42,550 | +9% in Omaha |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $1,849 in Chesapeake.
What salary do I need in Omaha to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $56,306 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Omaha?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $78,947 in Omaha, 30% more in Chesapeake.