salaryOmaha is 5% 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
$1,813
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,752
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$82,311
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$270,800
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,263
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$131
👥 People living there
246,844
488,837
Commute to work
29.7 min
19.6 min
College degree
25.4%
40.1%
Own their home
61.6%
57.4%
Below poverty line
13%
13.5%
Unemployment
4.8%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Garland for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Garland or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $1,813 in Garland.
What salary do I need in Omaha to match $60,000 in Garland?
About $56,819 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Garland or Omaha?
The typical household earns $82,311 in Garland and $78,947 in Omaha, 4% more in Garland.