Omaha is 21% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Urban Honolulu to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,448
$2,226
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,367
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$78,947
$93,295
🔑 Buying a house
$245,500
$843,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
111.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,128
$2,491
⚡ Electric bill per month
$131
$147
👥 People living there
488,837
345,482
Commute to work
19.6 min
21.9 min
College degree
40.1%
41.5%
Own their home
57.4%
48.9%
Below poverty line
13.5%
11.9%
Unemployment
4.2%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Urban Honolulu for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Omaha | Urban Honolulu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $52,800 | $94,310 | +79% in Urban Honolulu |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,290 | $60,250 | +76% in Urban Honolulu |
| Registered Nurse | $84,600 | $139,260 | +65% in Urban Honolulu |
| Electrician | $62,440 | $100,270 | +61% in Urban Honolulu |
| Plumber | $63,400 | $81,120 | +28% in Urban Honolulu |
| Physician Assistant | $134,130 | $170,060 | +27% in Urban Honolulu |
| Operations Manager | $90,620 | $113,940 | +26% in Urban Honolulu |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,670 | $73,080 | +17% in Urban Honolulu |
Frequently asked questions
Is Omaha or Urban Honolulu cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $2,226 in Urban Honolulu.
What salary do I need in Urban Honolulu to match $60,000 in Omaha?
About $72,436 a year gives the same standard of living in Urban Honolulu.
Where do people earn more, Omaha or Urban Honolulu?
The typical household earns $78,947 in Omaha and $93,295 in Urban Honolulu, 15% more in Urban Honolulu.