salaryOmaha is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,448
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,367
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$78,947
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$245,500
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,128
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$131
$142
👥 People living there
488,837
185,913
Commute to work
19.6 min
23.2 min
College degree
40.1%
24.1%
Own their home
57.4%
41.9%
Below poverty line
13.5%
17.6%
Unemployment
4.2%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Omaha | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $84,600 | $103,940 | +23% in Paradise |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,290 | $27,110 | -21% in Paradise |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,280 | $74,670 | +20% in Paradise |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,540 | $75,920 | +19% in Paradise |
| Carpenter | $52,800 | $62,380 | +18% in Paradise |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,170 | $109,210 | +16% in Paradise |
| Lawyer | $131,730 | $150,510 | +14% in Paradise |
| Electrician | $62,440 | $70,890 | +14% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Omaha or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Omaha?
About $65,421 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Omaha or Paradise?
The typical household earns $78,947 in Omaha and $63,836 in Paradise, 24% more in Omaha.