salaryOmaha is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,448
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,367
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$78,947
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$245,500
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,128
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$131
$133
👥 People living there
488,837
481,031
Commute to work
19.6 min
23 min
College degree
40.1%
54%
Own their home
57.4%
50.7%
Below poverty line
13.5%
11.9%
Unemployment
4.2%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Omaha | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $90,620 | $114,940 | +27% in Raleigh |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,280 | $78,980 | +27% in Raleigh |
| Firefighter | $61,040 | $45,640 | -25% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $80,280 | $65,860 | -18% in Raleigh |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $96,310 | $108,480 | +13% in Raleigh |
| Truck Driver | $58,010 | $52,110 | -10% in Raleigh |
| Warehouse Worker | $42,550 | $38,470 | -10% in Raleigh |
| Electrician | $62,440 | $56,800 | -9% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Omaha or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $1,822 in Raleigh.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Omaha?
About $64,077 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Omaha or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $78,947 in Omaha and $92,099 in Raleigh, 14% more in Raleigh.