How expensive is Omaha compared to the rest of United States?

Omaha ranks #145 out of 577 cities globally. It is 13.2% cheaper than the United States average, based on 82 cities. The rent index is 34.7 and local purchasing power is 144.1.

What is the average rent in Omaha?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Omaha city centre costs approximately USD 1,455 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,136 (saving 22%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 2,969.

Is Omaha affordable to live in?

Omaha is expensive by global standards. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is average.

🇺🇸 NE, United States · 2026

Coût de la Vie à Omaha

13.2% en dessous de la moyenne de United States

Classée #145 sur 577 villes · Plus chère que 74.9% des villes dans le monde

-13.2%

Coût de la Vie

-16.0%

Loyer

-14.1%

Épicerie

-0.1%

Pouvoir d'Achat

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Prix des Loyers à Omaha

Appartement	Centre-ville	Hors Centre	Vous économisez
1 Chambre	USD 1,455/mo	USD 1,136/mo	22%
3 Chambres	USD 2,969/mo	USD 1,991/mo	33%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Prices of Goods & Services in Omaha

Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$4.71	1 source
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$1.77	1 source
Bread (500g)	$3.31	1 source
Local cheese (1kg)	$10.24	1 source
Chicken (1kg)	$10.84	1 source
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$9.00	1 source
Eggs (12)	$3.55	1 source
Milk (1L)	$0.94	1 source
Potatoes (1kg)	$1.68	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	$4.51	1 source
Water (1.5L)	$2.67	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$15.00	1 source

Apples (1kg)

$4.71

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$1.77

Bread (500g)

$3.31

Local cheese (1kg)

$10.24

Chicken (1kg)

$10.84

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$9.00

Eggs (12)

$3.55

Milk (1L)

$0.94

Potatoes (1kg)

$1.68

Tomatoes (1kg)

$4.51

Water (1.5L)

$2.67

Wine (mid-range)

$15.00

Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$6.00	1 source
Cappuccino	$5.24	1 source
McMeal	$11.78	1 source
Cheap meal	$20.00	1 source
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$75.00	1 source

Draft beer (0.5L)

$6.00

Cappuccino

$5.24

McMeal

$11.78

Cheap meal

$20.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$75.00

Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$117.00	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$59.98	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	$100.44	1 source
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$37.06	1 source

Business shoes (leather)

$117.00

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$59.98

Sport shoes (Nike)

$100.44

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$37.06

Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$14.15	1 source
Gym membership	$45.67	1 source

Cinema ticket

$14.15

Gym membership

$45.67

Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.78	1 source
Taxi start	$2.97	1 source
Monthly pass	$55.00	1 source

Gasoline (1L)

$0.78

Taxi start

$2.97

Monthly pass

$55.00

Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$287.67	1 source

Basic utilities (85m²)

$287.67

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.

Multi-Source Comparison

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Omaha has a cost of living index of 50.1 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 3 data sources.

50.1

Index

Sources

4.3

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

52.3

Expatistan

48.0

LivingCost

50.1

ShouldIMove price index

No data

ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.

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Indices de Coût

Coût de la Vie

-13.2% Affordable

Loyer

-16.0% Affordable

Épicerie

-14.1% Affordable

Restaurants

-8.7% Affordable

Pouvoir d'Achat

-0.1% Average

Vivre à Omaha : À Quoi S'Attendre

Omaha est expensive selon les normes mondiales (classée #145 sur 577 villes). 13.2% moins cher que la moyenne de United States, basé sur 82 villes.

Les courses alimentaires sont affordable, tandis que les restaurants sont affordable. Rent offre le meilleur rapport qualité-prix, tandis que Restaurants est le plus cher.

Le pouvoir d'achat local est élevé : les résidents peuvent se permettre plus de biens et services que dans la plupart des villes.

Coût de la Vie à Omaha

Prix des Loyers à Omaha

Prices of Goods & Services in Omaha

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Multi-Source Comparison

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Indices de Coût

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