salaryOmaha is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,448
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,367
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$78,947
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$245,500
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,128
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$131
$162
👥 People living there
488,837
401,618
Commute to work
19.6 min
24.8 min
College degree
40.1%
45.7%
Own their home
57.4%
50.3%
Below poverty line
13.5%
15.5%
Unemployment
4.2%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Omaha | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $62,280 | $75,210 | +21% in Tampa |
| HVAC Technician | $62,570 | $50,540 | -19% in Tampa |
| Plumber | $63,400 | $52,000 | -18% in Tampa |
| Operations Manager | $90,620 | $103,670 | +14% in Tampa |
| Truck Driver | $58,010 | $50,560 | -13% in Tampa |
| Warehouse Worker | $42,550 | $37,570 | -12% in Tampa |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $96,310 | $105,080 | +9% in Tampa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,290 | $37,070 | +8% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Omaha or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Omaha?
About $65,862 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Omaha or Tampa?
The typical household earns $78,947 in Omaha and $81,400 in Tampa, 3% more in Tampa.