Omaha-Council Bluffs Metro Area, NE Cost of Living


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Omaha-Council Bluffs cost of living score
90.9
Less expensive
9.1% lower
than the US average
3.5% higher
than the Nebraska average
Omaha-Council Bluffs Nebra Metro Area, Nebraska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 90.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.1% lower than the U.S. average and 3.5% lower than the average for Nebraska.

Omaha-Council Bluffs Metro Area, NE

Housing costs in Omaha-Council Bluffs?
A typical home costs $259,000, which is 23.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 13.5% more expensive than the average Nebraska home, at $228,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Omaha-Council Bluffs costs $1,080 per month, which is 24.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.2% more than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Omaha-Council Bluffs?
To live comfortably in Omaha-Council Bluffs Nebra Metro Area, Nebraska, a minimum annual income of $49,680 for a family, and $35,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Omaha-Council Bluffs?
The cost of living in the Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE Metro Area is quite affordable compared to the US average. At 90.9, it is nearly 10 percent lower than the national average of 100, making it a great place to live for those who aren't looking to pay too much but still want access to all that Omaha has to offer. The median house value in the area is an impressive $259,000, also lower than the national figure of $338,100 – making this region a great choice for those looking for cheaper housing options without having to sacrifice location or quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOmaha-Council BluffsNebraskaUnited States
  90.987.8100.0
  96.994.9100
  114.0131.3100.0
  78.070.3100.0
  $259,000$228,100$338,100
  98.2%95.0%100.0%
  84.476.1100.0
  131.3114.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 4 years ago

The Next Big Thing, among US cities if the Government gets it right and keeps progressing!! Its a great place to be and can become even more greater very  More

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Over 5 years ago

A friend of mine grew up here. Iowa is just across the border. You could live in the country, but large cities are within reach, like Omaha, Lincoln, Des Moines. Iowa  More

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