salaryOmaha is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Rochester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,448
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,367
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$78,947
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$245,500
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,128
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$131
$155
👥 People living there
488,837
208,772
Commute to work
19.6 min
19.3 min
College degree
40.1%
30%
Own their home
57.4%
38.1%
Below poverty line
13.5%
27.8%
Unemployment
4.2%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Omaha for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Rochester for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Omaha | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $61,040 | $89,120 | +46% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,290 | $45,310 | +32% in Rochester |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,280 | $77,170 | +24% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $62,440 | $77,310 | +24% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $63,400 | $73,580 | +16% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $80,280 | $92,920 | +16% in Rochester |
| Operations Manager | $90,620 | $103,690 | +14% in Rochester |
| Medical Assistant | $48,010 | $41,710 | -13% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Omaha or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $1,331 in Rochester.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Omaha?
About $63,345 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Omaha or Rochester?
The typical household earns $78,947 in Omaha and $50,919 in Rochester, 55% more in Omaha.