salaryOmaha is 11% 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
$1,826
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$131
👥 People living there
511,764
488,837
Commute to work
24.7 min
19.6 min
College degree
32.5%
40.1%
Own their home
64.4%
57.4%
Below poverty line
10.3%
13.5%
Unemployment
4.2%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $34,290 | -28% in Omaha |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $63,540 | -19% in Omaha |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,590 | $62,280 | -17% in Omaha |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $84,600 | -16% in Omaha |
| Civil Engineer | $90,330 | $102,020 | +13% in Omaha |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $52,800 | -12% in Omaha |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,290 | $40,020 | -12% in Omaha |
| Cashier | $34,920 | $31,270 | -10% in Omaha |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Omaha to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $53,377 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Omaha?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $78,947 in Omaha, 13% more in Mesa.