salaryOmaha is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,448
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,367
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$78,947
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$245,500
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,128
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$131
$141
👥 People living there
488,837
229,359
Commute to work
19.6 min
21.7 min
College degree
40.1%
45.6%
Own their home
57.4%
43.5%
Below poverty line
13.5%
18.2%
Unemployment
4.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Richmond for a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Omaha | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $62,280 | $81,660 | +31% in Richmond |
| Police Officer | $80,280 | $62,720 | -22% in Richmond |
| Operations Manager | $90,620 | $108,670 | +20% in Richmond |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,290 | $38,470 | +12% in Richmond |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,170 | $104,250 | +11% in Richmond |
| Registered Nurse | $84,600 | $93,580 | +11% in Richmond |
| Civil Engineer | $102,020 | $91,300 | -11% in Richmond |
| Lawyer | $131,730 | $144,910 | +10% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Omaha or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $1,644 in Richmond.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Omaha?
About $63,882 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Omaha or Richmond?
The typical household earns $78,947 in Omaha and $69,657 in Richmond, 13% more in Omaha.