salaryOmaha is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,448
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,367
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$78,947
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$245,500
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,128
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$131
$127
👥 People living there
488,837
528,706
Commute to work
19.6 min
25.3 min
College degree
40.1%
37.1%
Own their home
57.4%
51.7%
Below poverty line
13.5%
13.9%
Unemployment
4.2%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Omaha | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $84,600 | $171,460 | +103% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,670 | $103,390 | +65% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $61,040 | $94,080 | +54% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $52,800 | $74,440 | +41% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $80,280 | $111,460 | +39% in Sacramento |
| Lawyer | $131,730 | $178,540 | +36% in Sacramento |
| Operations Manager | $90,620 | $118,460 | +31% in Sacramento |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,170 | $122,540 | +30% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Omaha or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Omaha?
About $69,635 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Omaha or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $78,947 in Omaha and $94,176 in Sacramento, 16% more in Sacramento.