salaryOmaha is 5% 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
$1,993
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,977
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$133,966
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$471,800
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,791
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$182
$131
👥 People living there
210,600
488,837
Commute to work
27.8 min
19.6 min
College degree
54.1%
40.1%
Own their home
63.8%
57.4%
Below poverty line
5.7%
13.5%
Unemployment
3.7%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick McKinney 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is McKinney or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $1,993 in McKinney.
What salary do I need in Omaha to match $60,000 in McKinney?
About $56,819 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, McKinney or Omaha?
The typical household earns $133,966 in McKinney and $78,947 in Omaha, 70% more in McKinney.