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
$1,266
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,254
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$71,108
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$194,700
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.7
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,496
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$131
👥 People living there
212,421
488,837
Commute to work
19.5 min
19.6 min
College degree
29.7%
40.1%
Own their home
60.5%
57.4%
Below poverty line
15%
13.5%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Des Moines for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Omaha for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Des Moines | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,410 | $34,290 | +68% in Omaha |
| Market Research Analyst | $76,580 | $62,280 | -19% in Omaha |
| Plumber | $75,040 | $63,400 | -16% in Omaha |
| Carpenter | $61,360 | $52,800 | -14% in Omaha |
| Customer Service Representative | $48,880 | $44,260 | -9% in Omaha |
| Nursing Assistant | $43,940 | $40,020 | -9% in Omaha |
| Operations Manager | $98,780 | $90,620 | -8% in Omaha |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,370 | $42,550 | -8% in Omaha |
Frequently asked questions
Is Des Moines or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Des Moines 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 Des Moines?
About $60,137 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Des Moines or Omaha?
The typical household earns $71,108 in Des Moines and $78,947 in Omaha, 10% more in Omaha.