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
$1,544
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$131
👥 People living there
195,185
488,837
Commute to work
20.2 min
19.6 min
College degree
34.6%
40.1%
Own their home
46.6%
57.4%
Below poverty line
20.2%
13.5%
Unemployment
4.5%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $80,280 | +42% in Omaha |
| Firefighter | $47,160 | $61,040 | +29% in Omaha |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $134,130 | +24% in Omaha |
| Medical Assistant | $38,880 | $48,010 | +23% in Omaha |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,100 | $34,290 | +22% in Omaha |
| Nurse Practitioner | $109,740 | $133,760 | +22% in Omaha |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,840 | $44,260 | +14% in Omaha |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,400 | $42,550 | +14% in Omaha |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Knoxville 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 Knoxville?
About $59,574 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Omaha?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $78,947 in Omaha, 26% more in Omaha.