salaryOmaha is 6% 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
$1,723
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,628
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$84,177
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$372,900
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,541
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$120
$131
👥 People living there
278,001
488,837
Commute to work
19.4 min
19.6 min
College degree
59.9%
40.1%
Own their home
46%
57.4%
Below poverty line
16.4%
13.5%
Unemployment
2.7%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Madison for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Madison | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $126,620 | $90,620 | -28% in Omaha |
| Plumber | $85,160 | $63,400 | -26% in Omaha |
| Electrician | $78,430 | $62,440 | -20% in Omaha |
| Carpenter | $63,480 | $52,800 | -17% in Omaha |
| Registered Nurse | $101,190 | $84,600 | -16% in Omaha |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,260 | $40,020 | -12% in Omaha |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,910 | $34,290 | +11% in Omaha |
| Pharmacist | $158,120 | $141,830 | -10% in Omaha |
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $1,723 in Madison.
What salary do I need in Omaha to match $60,000 in Madison?
About $56,684 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Madison or Omaha?
The typical household earns $84,177 in Madison and $78,947 in Omaha, 7% more in Madison.