salaryOmaha is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,448
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,367
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$78,947
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$245,500
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,128
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$131
$168
👥 People living there
488,837
990,138
Commute to work
19.6 min
27.3 min
College degree
40.1%
47.3%
Own their home
57.4%
55.8%
Below poverty line
13.5%
8.1%
Unemployment
4.2%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Omaha | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $84,600 | $216,740 | +156% in San Jose |
| Firefighter | $61,040 | $152,100 | +149% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $131,730 | $301,320 | +129% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,280 | $141,960 | +128% in San Jose |
| Operations Manager | $90,620 | $163,860 | +81% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,760 | $231,560 | +73% in San Jose |
| Software Developer | $125,220 | $213,110 | +70% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $63,400 | $107,560 | +70% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Omaha or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Omaha?
About $72,085 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Omaha or San Jose?
The typical household earns $78,947 in Omaha and $157,922 in San Jose, 50% more in San Jose.