salaryColumbus is 3% 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
$1,314
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$131
👥 People living there
203,711
488,837
Commute to work
20.9 min
19.6 min
College degree
30.5%
40.1%
Own their home
50.8%
57.4%
Below poverty line
19%
13.5%
Unemployment
6.3%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus 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 | Columbus | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $34,290 | +65% in Omaha |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $80,280 | +61% in Omaha |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $62,570 | +34% in Omaha |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $63,400 | +34% in Omaha |
| Medical Assistant | $36,050 | $48,010 | +33% in Omaha |
| Civil Engineer | $77,600 | $102,020 | +31% in Omaha |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $131,730 | +27% in Omaha |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $61,040 | +25% in Omaha |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,448 in Omaha.
What salary do I need in Omaha to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $61,757 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Omaha?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $78,947 in Omaha, 21% more in Omaha.