salaryOmaha is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Riverside to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,448
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,367
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$78,947
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$245,500
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,128
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$131
$163
👥 People living there
488,837
319,069
Commute to work
19.6 min
31.3 min
College degree
40.1%
25.7%
Own their home
57.4%
56.8%
Below poverty line
13.5%
12.2%
Unemployment
4.2%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Omaha | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $84,600 | $133,940 | +58% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,670 | $98,520 | +57% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $52,800 | $70,880 | +34% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $61,040 | $79,160 | +30% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,760 | $169,920 | +27% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $80,280 | $101,870 | +27% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $134,130 | $165,490 | +23% in Riverside |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,540 | $76,970 | +21% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Omaha or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Omaha?
About $69,486 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Omaha or Riverside?
The typical household earns $78,947 in Omaha and $98,192 in Riverside, 20% more in Riverside.