2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Omaha, NE vs Kansas City, KS

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Kansas City is 2.7% longer than it is for residents of Omaha.
- 34.4% fewer residents of Kansas City work from home compared to residents of Omaha.
 Omaha, NEKansas City, KSUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2227
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 Commute Mode
 Omaha, NEKansas City, KSUnited States
 Auto (alone)77.2%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock13.1%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.3%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk2.1%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock6.1%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Omaha, NEKansas City, KSUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.4%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock7.3%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.18.5%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock20.3%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.19.4%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock9.8%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.9.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.3%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock3.6%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.1%2.9%
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 Kansas City    15 Reviews

Avoid living in Kansas City, KS (Wyandotte Co.) by all means! We made the mistake of moving to this dump. High crime, high unemployment, murders daily, dilapidated  More

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Over 10 years ago

hello  More

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Over 10 years ago

nice weather if you like changing  More

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