salaryOmaha is 21% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,448
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,367
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$78,947
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$245,500
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,128
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$131
$109
👥 People living there
488,837
754,195
Commute to work
19.6 min
26 min
College degree
40.1%
68.4%
Own their home
57.4%
43.7%
Below poverty line
13.5%
9.9%
Unemployment
4.2%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Omaha | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,290 | $57,280 | +67% in Seattle |
| Firefighter | $61,040 | $101,090 | +66% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,670 | $102,920 | +64% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,280 | $102,170 | +64% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $62,440 | $101,780 | +63% in Seattle |
| Operations Manager | $90,620 | $146,030 | +61% in Seattle |
| Registered Nurse | $84,600 | $128,260 | +52% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $63,400 | $95,230 | +50% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Omaha or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Omaha?
About $72,548 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Omaha or Seattle?
The typical household earns $78,947 in Omaha and $133,583 in Seattle, 41% more in Seattle.