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
$1,328
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$131
👥 People living there
294,856
488,837
Commute to work
18.4 min
19.6 min
College degree
41.8%
40.1%
Own their home
56.1%
57.4%
Below poverty line
12.7%
13.5%
Unemployment
3.3%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick Omaha for higher incomes, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lincoln | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $131,730 | +30% in Omaha |
| Truck Driver | $81,790 | $58,010 | -29% in Omaha |
| Software Developer | $101,690 | $125,220 | +23% in Omaha |
| Accountant | $65,170 | $77,030 | +18% in Omaha |
| Police Officer | $93,680 | $80,280 | -14% in Omaha |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $87,500 | $96,310 | +10% in Omaha |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,440 | $133,760 | +7% in Omaha |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,990 | $33,260 | +7% in Omaha |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
About $60,216 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or Omaha?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $78,947 in Omaha, 2% more in Omaha.