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Omaha, NE vs Lincoln, NE

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Is it cheaper to live in Lincoln or is it cheaper to live in Omaha?
- Lincoln is 1.9% more expensive than Omaha.

Which city has more affordable housing, Lincoln or Omaha?
- Lincoln housing costs are 0.6% less expensive than Omaha housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Omaha or is Health Care more affordable in Lincoln.
- Health related expenses are 17.5% more in Lincoln.
 Omaha, NELincoln, NEUnited States
 Overall89.891.5100
 Food & Groceries96.697.4100
 Health114.4134.4100
 Housing82.281.7100
 Median Home Cost$252,100$263,400$338,100
 Utilities98.692.3100
 Transportation81.776.0100
 Miscellaneous132.2135.4100

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
Happy in Omaha! - 9/12/2023
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... Read More
David | Lacey, WA | Reply | No Replies
   

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High quality city life - 8/5/2023
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... Read More
Jim | Omaha, NE | Reply | No Replies
   
Omaha: Quiet, cozy, and quaint - 5/4/2022
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... Read More
E | Elkhorn, NE | Reply | No Replies
   
Reviews for Lincoln    67 Reviews
LINCOLN ISN'T THAT GREAT - 1/25/2021
I've lived in Lincoln since 1965. Since the Boosalis Administration the city has been in a slow continual decline despite a growing population. Downtown Lincoln is... Read More
Mark | Lincoln, NE | Reply | No Replies
   

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Friendly city on-par drivrs compared 2 other citys - 9/16/2020
I grew up in Lincoln. As a child I have nothing but fond memories of this city. I moved around a few times, places including Crete, and Omaha. Lincoln gives you the best... Read More
Gabriel | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Reply | No Replies
   
Nice Place to Retire To - 6/8/2020
I've lived in Lincoln for 7 years and love it. Communities are safe, and if you forget to close your garage door, neighbors will call you. There are lots of trails that... Read More
Maxwell | Lincoln, NE | Reply | No Replies
   
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ZIPS IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA
68104, 68107, 68116, 68134, 68164, 68135, 68137, 68144, 68105, 68154, 28 total
ZIPS IN LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
68516, 68521, 68506, 68502, 68510, 68505, 68504, 68503, 68508, 68507, 19 total
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