salaryOmaha is 11% 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
$2,270
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,096
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$132,171
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$575,100
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,417
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$131
👥 People living there
280,262
488,837
Commute to work
25.9 min
19.6 min
College degree
48.2%
40.1%
Own their home
73.1%
57.4%
Below poverty line
5.3%
13.5%
Unemployment
3.5%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Gilbert for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Gilbert | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $34,290 | -28% in Omaha |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $63,540 | -19% in Omaha |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,590 | $62,280 | -17% in Omaha |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $84,600 | -16% in Omaha |
| Civil Engineer | $90,330 | $102,020 | +13% in Omaha |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $52,800 | -12% in Omaha |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,290 | $40,020 | -12% in Omaha |
| Cashier | $34,920 | $31,270 | -10% in Omaha |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilbert or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $2,270 in Gilbert.
What salary do I need in Omaha to match $60,000 in Gilbert?
About $53,377 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Gilbert or Omaha?
The typical household earns $132,171 in Gilbert and $78,947 in Omaha, 67% more in Gilbert.