salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,516
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$131
👥 People living there
317,419
488,837
Commute to work
21.3 min
19.6 min
College degree
24.4%
40.1%
Own their home
57.9%
57.4%
Below poverty line
17.1%
13.5%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi for cheaper homes.
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Corpus Christi | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,820 | $34,290 | +50% in Omaha |
| Medical Assistant | $37,070 | $48,010 | +30% in Omaha |
| Firefighter | $48,700 | $61,040 | +25% in Omaha |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,670 | $37,840 | +23% in Omaha |
| HVAC Technician | $51,760 | $62,570 | +21% in Omaha |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,070 | $44,260 | +19% in Omaha |
| Truck Driver | $49,000 | $58,010 | +18% in Omaha |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,410 | $42,550 | +17% in Omaha |
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Corpus Christi and Omaha cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Omaha to match $60,000 in Corpus Christi?
About $59,508 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or Omaha?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $78,947 in Omaha, 8% more in Omaha.