2025 Compare Cities Job Market:
Portales, NM vs Omaha, NE

Change Cities
Highlights
- Job Growth in Omaha has been positive.
- Omaha has 2.7% more unemployment than Portales.
- Omaha job growth has increased by 11.8% in the past 10 years.
 Portales, NMOmaha, NEUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth23.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock6.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-5.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Portales    10 Reviews

In a single sentence, this is a town that is slowly dying in the desert- and nobody here cares. Why- because the people who run this town were born in the 1940's or  More

   |    Reply

Over 6 years ago

I love portales new.Mexico they have nice people I like boys cute boys that the high school  More

   |    Reply

If you like boring, low wages, and high unemployment for mediocre jobs, and ultra-conservatism then this is the place for you.  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Portales

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Omaha


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.