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Omaha, NE vs Coon Rapids, IA

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Is it cheaper to live in Coon Rapids or is it cheaper to live in Omaha?
- Coon Rapids is 15.1% less expensive than Omaha.

Which city has more affordable housing, Coon Rapids or Omaha?
- Coon Rapids housing costs are 58.6% less expensive than Omaha housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Omaha or is Health Care more affordable in Coon Rapids.
- Health related expenses are 5.2% more in Coon Rapids.
 Omaha, NECoon Rapids, IAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock77.1100
 Food & Groceries96.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock120.3100
 Housing82.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$136,900$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock60.5100
 Miscellaneous132.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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Reviews for Coon Rapids    2 Reviews

Coon Rapids is home to the 4,300 Whiterock Conservancy land trust. Besides owning the Garst Farm visited by Nikita Khrushchev in 1959, Whiterock has the darkest skies,  More

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Over 15 years ago

Small town Coon Rapids is a creative place with a growing "rural art" movement. Theatre productions over the last two years have included Farmscape by Iowa's Poet  More

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