Reviews & Comments
Omaha, NE
Typical bleak Midwestern town but it has it's char -
4/1/2015Pros: COL is cheaper than a lot of cities. It's safer than many US cities of similar size. Unemployment rate is low. There doesn't seem to be as tense of a rat race feel, compared to many big cities. Even the upper income folks seem to have a more humble feel to them, so they aren't very flashy with their money.
Cons: Chronically boring for a single adult out of college, but then again I think that about most Midwestern cities with exceptions here and there. There seems to be a slowly emerging hipster culture for young people in East Omaha, if that's your thing. I can't comment beyond that, as I don't spend much time in East Omaha. Most of the middle and upper income residents in West Omaha seem to be your typical Midwestern Germanic whites who have long established roots somewhere in Nebraska or nearby. If you're from another area of the country as I am, you might be put off by the reserved nature, lack of smiles, and monotone voices of many Nebraskans. It can come off as very cold and almost hostile to someone who is used to being around animated people, but this seems to be an Upper Midwest thing. All in all, I'd recommend Omaha for families and very introverted types.