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
$1,301
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$131
👥 People living there
264,814
488,837
Commute to work
16.3 min
19.6 min
College degree
35.1%
40.1%
Own their home
51.2%
57.4%
Below poverty line
18.9%
13.5%
Unemployment
5.2%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Omaha for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $34,290 | +52% in Omaha |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $62,440 | +33% in Omaha |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $48,010 | +30% in Omaha |
| Plumber | $48,950 | $63,400 | +30% in Omaha |
| HVAC Technician | $49,850 | $62,570 | +26% in Omaha |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,250 | $37,840 | +25% in Omaha |
| Civil Engineer | $81,840 | $102,020 | +25% in Omaha |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,940 | $44,260 | +23% in Omaha |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Lubbock 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 Lubbock?
About $60,390 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Omaha?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $78,947 in Omaha, 17% more in Omaha.