salaryOmaha is 18% 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
$2,808
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$131
👥 People living there
276,375
488,837
Commute to work
28.6 min
19.6 min
College degree
33.2%
40.1%
Own their home
59.8%
57.4%
Below poverty line
8.7%
13.5%
Unemployment
8%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista 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 | Chula Vista | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $139,520 | $84,600 | -39% in Omaha |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,000 | $62,670 | -35% in Omaha |
| Carpenter | $73,200 | $52,800 | -28% in Omaha |
| Police Officer | $110,400 | $80,280 | -27% in Omaha |
| Lawyer | $178,220 | $131,730 | -26% in Omaha |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $90,620 | -24% in Omaha |
| Dental Hygienist | $123,790 | $94,170 | -24% in Omaha |
| Software Developer | $163,270 | $125,220 | -23% in Omaha |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $2,808 in Chula Vista.
What salary do I need in Omaha to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $49,288 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or Omaha?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $78,947 in Omaha, 48% more in Chula Vista.