salaryOmaha is 17% 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
$2,334
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$131
👥 People living there
214,169
488,837
Commute to work
33.4 min
19.6 min
College degree
21.4%
40.1%
Own their home
66.8%
57.4%
Below poverty line
9.9%
13.5%
Unemployment
6.5%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Omaha to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $49,807 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Omaha?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $78,947 in Omaha, 40% more in Fontana.