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
$1,881
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$131
👥 People living there
690,130
488,837
Commute to work
24.7 min
19.6 min
College degree
48%
40.1%
Own their home
52.4%
57.4%
Below poverty line
14.1%
13.5%
Unemployment
4.5%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Nashville | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $119,990 | $90,620 | -24% in Omaha |
| Firefighter | $49,300 | $61,040 | +24% in Omaha |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,240 | $62,280 | -19% in Omaha |
| Police Officer | $68,780 | $80,280 | +17% in Omaha |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,390 | $34,290 | +17% in Omaha |
| Nurse Practitioner | $122,320 | $133,760 | +9% in Omaha |
| Medical Assistant | $44,620 | $48,010 | +8% in Omaha |
| Lawyer | $142,540 | $131,730 | -8% in Omaha |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $1,881 in Nashville.
What salary do I need in Omaha to match $60,000 in Nashville?
About $57,243 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or Omaha?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $78,947 in Omaha, 6% more in Nashville.