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
$1,284
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$131
👥 People living there
566,973
488,837
Commute to work
22.4 min
19.6 min
College degree
27.4%
40.1%
Own their home
41.8%
57.4%
Below poverty line
22.8%
13.5%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Omaha for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $125,490 | $90,620 | -28% in Omaha |
| Plumber | $84,700 | $63,400 | -25% in Omaha |
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $61,040 | +23% in Omaha |
| Electrician | $77,800 | $62,440 | -20% in Omaha |
| Carpenter | $63,910 | $52,800 | -17% in Omaha |
| Market Research Analyst | $73,880 | $62,280 | -16% in Omaha |
| Registered Nurse | $97,360 | $84,600 | -13% in Omaha |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,330 | $34,290 | +13% in Omaha |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Omaha to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $56,889 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Omaha?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $78,947 in Omaha, 26% more in Omaha.