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

Omaha ranks #193 out of 558 cities globally. It is 7.2% cheaper than the United States average, based on 80 cities. The rent index is 35.6 and local purchasing power is 141.2.

What is the average rent in Omaha?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Omaha city centre costs approximately USD 1,464 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,126 (saving 23%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 3,089.

Is Omaha affordable to live in?

Omaha is average overall. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is average.

🇺🇸 NE, United States · #193 of 558 cities · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Omaha

7.2% onder het United States-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #193 van 558 steden · Duurder dan 65.4% van de steden wereldwijd

-7.2%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

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-6.8%

Huur

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-12.9%

Boodschappen

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-1.5%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen

Huurprijzen in Omaha

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	USD 1,464/mo	USD 1,126/mo	23%
3-Kamer	USD 3,089/mo	USD 2,020/mo	23%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Omaha

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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

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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

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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

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Leisure

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

Cinema ticket

$14.15

Gym membership

$45.67

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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

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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. September 2026.

Kostenindexen

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

-7.2% Average

Huur

-6.8% Average

Boodschappen

-12.9% Affordable

Restaurants

-6.3% Average

Koopkracht

-1.5% Average

Wonen in Omaha: Wat te Verwachten

Omaha is average naar wereldwijde maatstaven (positie #193 van 558 steden). 7.2% goedkoper dan het United States-gemiddelde, gebaseerd op 80 steden.

Boodschappen zijn affordable, terwijl uit eten average is. Groceries biedt de beste waarde, terwijl Restaurants het duurst is.

De lokale koopkracht is beperkt — inwoners kunnen minder goederen en diensten betalen dan in de meeste steden.

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Omaha

Huurprijzen in Omaha

Prices of Goods & Services in Omaha

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

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