2024 Compare Cities Economy:
Destin, FL vs Omaha, NE

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Highlights
- Household income in Omaha, is 20% less than it is in Destin and is 6% below the National Average.
- Destin unemployment rate is 4.0%.
- Omaha unemployment rate is 3.4%.
 Destin, FLOmaha, NEUnited States
 Unemployment Rate4.0%3.4%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth4.2%1.9%1.6%
 Future Job Growth46.2%30.2%33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.5%7.0%6.2%
 Income Taxes0.0%6.8%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$51,007$36,749$37,638
 Household Income$81,827$65,359$69,021
 Family Median Income$95,000$84,960$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Destin, FLOmaha, NEUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K5.9%9.6%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K3.5%3.5%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K5.0%8.0%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K8.7%8.4%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K7.2%8.4%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K8.6%8.1%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K7.5%10.8%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K15.1%13.7%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K18.0%15.5%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K9.0%6.7%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K11.5%7.4%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Destin, FLOmaha, NEUnited States
 Management, business, finance21.4%16.9%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science4.5%7.0%6.5%
 Community, social services1.8%1.9%1.8%
 Legal0.8%1.3%1.2%
 Education, library4.7%6.4%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment1.9%2.0%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.3%6.7%6.2%
 Healthcare support2.1%3.1%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.0%1.6%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving10.2%5.4%5.4%
 Building maintenance4.0%3.1%3.6%
 Personal care2.0%2.8%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support20.8%21.7%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry1.7%0.3%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair7.9%7.6%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving9.9%12.3%13.1%
Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 1 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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