salaryOmaha is 4% 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
$1,611
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$131
👥 People living there
914,802
488,837
Commute to work
21.5 min
19.6 min
College degree
38.2%
40.1%
Own their home
44.1%
57.4%
Below poverty line
18.1%
13.5%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $52,800 | -21% in Omaha |
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $80,280 | -20% in Omaha |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $62,670 | -20% in Omaha |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,010 | $62,280 | -19% in Omaha |
| Operations Manager | $102,590 | $90,620 | -12% in Omaha |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $107,230 | $96,310 | -10% in Omaha |
| Medical Assistant | $44,140 | $48,010 | +9% in Omaha |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $34,290 | -9% in Omaha |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $1,611 in Columbus.
What salary do I need in Omaha to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $57,764 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Omaha?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $78,947 in Omaha, 10% more in Omaha.