Home › NE › Omaha, NE Cost of living in Omaha, NE Livability score 69 · cost-of-living index 92.5 (US = 100)
How Omaha compares Where Omaha falls within the range of all 200 metros (marker = this city).
Cost-of-living index (US=100) 85 118 Cost-of-living index (US=100): 92 — range 85 to 118 across all metros 92 Median home price $149k $1610k Median home price: $310k — range $149k to $1610k across all metros $310k Price per sqft (more house = lower) $88 $1074 Price per sqft (more house = lower): $183 — range $88 to $1074 across all metros $183 Combined sales tax 0.0% 11.5% Combined sales tax: 7.0% — range 0.0% to 11.5% across all metros 7.0% Property tax rate 0.28% 2.76% Property tax rate: 1.71% — range 0.28% to 2.76% across all metros 1.71% Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 110 1,000 Violent crime (per 100k, state avg): 330 — range 110 to 1,000 across all metros 330 Electricity (¢/kWh) 12.3 46.6 Electricity (¢/kWh): 13.3 — range 12.3 to 46.6 across all metros 13.3 Avg summer high (°F) 65° 104° Avg summer high (°F): 88° — range 65° to 104° across all metros 88° Avg winter low (°F) -2° 72° Avg winter low (°F): 14° — range -2° to 72° across all metros 14° Map of Omaha Grocery stores, parks, golf courses and more — real listings. Toggle categories in the legend.
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Cost of living Metric Value Scope US rank Cost-of-living index (US=100) 92.5 metro-area #65 of 200 Grocery index (US=100) 96.6 metro-area #100 of 200 Big Mac price (est.) $5.26 metro-area #64 of 200 Median household income $79,634 metro-area #61 of 200 Median wage (all occupations) $45,495 metro-area #37 of 200
Who lives here Metric Value Scope US rank Median age 36.5 years metro-area #45 of 200 Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) 39.1% metro-area #48 of 200 Foreign-born residents 7.9% metro-area #105 of 200 Homes that are owner-occupied 66.3% metro-area #102 of 200
Economy Metric Value Scope US rank Unemployment rate 3.42% metro-area #13 of 200 Population growth (5-yr) +5.7% metro-area #66 of 200
Housing — what your money buys Metric Value Scope US rank Median home price $310,337 metro-area #80 of 200 Home price ÷ income (affordability) 3.9× metro-area #44 of 200 1-yr home appreciation +2.2% metro-area #82 of 200 Price per square foot $183 metro-area #94 of 200 Typical home size (implied) 1,700 sqft Median rent (monthly) $1,444 metro-area #62 of 200 Homes for sale (inventory) 2,583 Median days on market 8 metro-area #29 of 200
Taxes Metric Value Scope US rank Total tax burden (est. % of income) 11.5% state #148 of 200 Combined sales tax 6.97% state #53 of 200 State income tax (top rate) 5.20% Capital gains tax 5.20% state #123 of 200 High earners No special surtax Social Security in retirement Not taxed — does not tax Social Security benefits Effective property tax rate 1.71% metro-area #169 of 200 Median property tax paid $3,935 metro-area #155 of 200
Health & childcare Metric Value Scope US rank Life expectancy at birth 78.0 years metro-area #65 of 200 Healthcare (annual, single adult) $6,600 state #65 of 200 Uninsured (share of residents) 6.8% metro-area #58 of 200 Primary care providers per 100k 84 metro-area #63 of 200 Childcare (annual, infant, center) $12,000 state #110 of 200
Vehicles & commute Metric Value Scope US rank Annual registration $150 state #125 of 200 Vehicle property tax (annual) 2.27% of value (~$636/yr) state #184 of 200 Emissions testing Not required Emissions detail No vehicle emissions testing DMV & license offices 11 Avg commute to work 21 min metro-area #19 of 200 Commute by driving alone 75.8% metro-area #110 of 200 Solo drivers commuting 30+ min 21.8% metro-area #20 of 200
Utilities & fuel Metric Value Scope US rank Electricity 13.3¢/kWh state #3 of 200 Avg monthly electric bill $120 state #3 of 200 Gasoline $3.10/gal state #50 of 200 Natural gas (avg monthly bill) $79 state #164 of 200 Water & sewer (avg monthly bill) $108 state #115 of 200 Home internet (avg monthly bill) $75 state #16 of 200
Insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Home insurance (annual) $3,600 state #164 of 200 Auto insurance (annual) $1,600 state #51 of 200
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Main natural hazards Notable hazards: tornadoes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed. FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk) 85.0 — Relatively Moderate metro-area #68 of 200 Flood insurance (annual, NFIP) $650 state #41 of 200 Earthquake insurance (annual) $100 state #1 of 200
Climate & air quality Metric Value Scope US rank Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner) 50 metro-area #132 of 200 Cooling degree-days (AC load) 1,100 metro-area #99 of 200 Homes with air conditioning (state) 95% state #27 of 200 Heating degree-days (heat load) 6,100 metro-area #176 of 200 Days per year ≥ 90°F 16 metro-area #75 of 200 Days per year ≥ 100°F 1 metro-area #105 of 200 Avg summer high (state) 88°F metro-area #98 of 200 Avg winter low 14°F metro-area #185 of 200 Annual precipitation 28.0" metro-area #45 of 200 Annual snowfall 25.0" metro-area #135 of 200 Sunshine (% of possible) 62% metro-area #64 of 200 Plant hardiness zone 5b Frost window 05-10 → 10-10
Safety Metric Value Scope US rank Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 330 state #43 of 200 Property crime (per 100k, state avg) 2,100 state #95 of 200
Local amenities & recreation Metric Value Scope US rank Grocery stores 54 metro-area #109 of 200 Parks 58 Hiking areas 23 Golf courses 21 Shooting ranges 5 Lakes 7
Permits Metric Value Scope US rank Building permit difficulty (1–5) 2 state #1 of 200 Permit detail Generally easy
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.
Top employers in Omaha Major public and private employers in the Omaha, NE area.
Employer Sector Jobs Offutt Air Force Base Government Careers → Berkshire Hathaway Finance Careers → Omaha Public Schools Education Search → First National Bank of Omaha Finance Search → CHI Health Healthcare Search → University of Nebraska Omaha Education Search →
Salaries by occupation in Omaha Local median pay, BLS OEWS. All occupations →
Occupation Median pay Dentists $153,870 Financial Managers $133,210 Pharmacists $131,460 Human Resources Managers $128,660 Physician Assistants $123,930 Lawyers $116,050 Software Developers $112,130 Marketing Managers $111,930 Data Scientists $95,550 Civil Engineers $94,010 Construction Managers $91,710 Physical Therapists $87,210 Mechanical Engineers $86,240 Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $85,430 Dental Hygienists $82,730 General & Operations Managers $82,500 Web Developers $79,030 Registered Nurses $78,090 Accountants & Auditors $72,330 Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters $67,720 Elementary School Teachers $62,380 Electricians $61,530 Graphic Designers $56,280 Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,780 Welders, Cutters & Solderers $49,340 Carpenters $48,320 Medical Assistants $41,080 Real Estate Sales Agents $38,020
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