Omaha, NE  Cost of Living

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Omaha, NE Cost of Living

Omaha, Nebraska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living index of 90.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities is 9.2 percent lower than the U.S. average and 3.4 percent lower than the average for Nebraska.

A typical home costs $252,100, which is 25.4 percent less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 10.5 percent more expensive than the average Nebraska home, at $228,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Omaha costs $1,140 per month, which is 20.3 percent cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.9 percent cheaper than the state average of $970.

To live comfortably in Omaha, Nebraska, a minimum annual income of $48,240 for a family, and $37,600 for a single person is recommended.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Omaha is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Omaha, Nebraska is more expensive.

Omaha cost of living is 90.8

COST OF LIVINGOmahaNebraskaUSA
  90.887.8100
  96.694.9100
  114.4131.3100
  82.270.3100
  $252,100$228,100$338,100
  98.695100
  81.776.1100
  132.2114.3100
100=National Average
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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

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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

    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


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    68104, 68107, 68116, 68134, 68164, 68135, 68137, 68144, 68105, 68154, ... 28 more

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