2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Ithaca, MI vs Omaha, NE

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Is it cheaper to live in Omaha or is it cheaper to live in Ithaca?
- Omaha is 23.2% more expensive than Ithaca.

Which city has more affordable housing, Omaha or Ithaca?
- Omaha housing costs are 121.0% more expensive than Ithaca housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Ithaca or is Health Care more affordable in Omaha.
- Health related expenses are 30.4% more in Omaha.
 Ithaca, MIOmaha, NEUnited States
 Overall  Unlock90.8100
 Food & Groceries90.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock114.4100
 Housing37.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$252,100$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock81.7100
 Miscellaneous84.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Ithaca    2 Reviews

We have lived here for three years! It's a lovely town with all one needs close by. Everyone is so friendly and helpful! Love our little community and all it has to  More

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Over 18 years ago

Property taxes keep going up, and employment keeps going  More

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Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 2 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 2 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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