salaryOmaha is 10% 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
$1,789
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$131
👥 People living there
545,970
488,837
Commute to work
22.4 min
19.6 min
College degree
25.5%
40.1%
Own their home
50.1%
57.4%
Below poverty line
20.1%
13.5%
Unemployment
8.9%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $84,600 | -33% in Omaha |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $61,040 | -23% in Omaha |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $62,670 | -20% in Omaha |
| Police Officer | $100,770 | $80,280 | -20% in Omaha |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $133,760 | -20% in Omaha |
| Lawyer | $162,680 | $131,730 | -19% in Omaha |
| Carpenter | $63,470 | $52,800 | -17% in Omaha |
| Pharmacist | $169,160 | $141,830 | -16% in Omaha |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Omaha to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $53,982 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Omaha?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $78,947 in Omaha, 3% more in Omaha.