salaryOmaha is 12% 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
$1,988
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,761
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$86,162
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$442,700
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.1
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,835
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$131
👥 People living there
219,215
488,837
Commute to work
30.2 min
19.6 min
College degree
21.2%
40.1%
Own their home
58.9%
57.4%
Below poverty line
13.3%
13.5%
Unemployment
7.2%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Modesto for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Modesto | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,640 | $62,670 | -38% in Omaha |
| Registered Nurse | $132,590 | $84,600 | -36% in Omaha |
| Carpenter | $73,730 | $52,800 | -28% in Omaha |
| Dental Hygienist | $123,910 | $94,170 | -24% in Omaha |
| Nurse Practitioner | $173,380 | $133,760 | -23% in Omaha |
| Firefighter | $77,370 | $61,040 | -21% in Omaha |
| Lawyer | $164,010 | $131,730 | -20% in Omaha |
| Physician Assistant | $165,730 | $134,130 | -19% in Omaha |
Frequently asked questions
Is Modesto or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Omaha to match $60,000 in Modesto?
About $52,971 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Modesto or Omaha?
The typical household earns $86,162 in Modesto and $78,947 in Omaha, 9% more in Modesto.