Omaha is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Worcester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,448
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,367
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$78,947
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$245,500
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,128
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$131
$149
👥 People living there
488,837
207,055
Commute to work
19.6 min
24.1 min
College degree
40.1%
35.2%
Own their home
57.4%
42.8%
Below poverty line
13.5%
19.6%
Unemployment
4.2%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Omaha | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $62,280 | $90,300 | +45% in Worcester |
| Carpenter | $52,800 | $73,010 | +38% in Worcester |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,670 | $82,810 | +32% in Worcester |
| Plumber | $63,400 | $82,260 | +30% in Worcester |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,540 | $79,060 | +24% in Worcester |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $96,310 | $119,260 | +24% in Worcester |
| Operations Manager | $90,620 | $111,900 | +23% in Worcester |
| Accountant | $77,030 | $94,070 | +22% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Omaha or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $1,952 in Worcester.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Omaha?
About $66,928 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Omaha or Worcester?
The typical household earns $78,947 in Omaha and $75,605 in Worcester, 4% more in Omaha.