Cost of Living in Omaha
Summary of cost of living in Omaha, NE, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,182.0, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,181.6, excluding rent.
- Omaha is 26.4% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Omaha is, on average, 40.0% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $20.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $75.55 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $11.99 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $6.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $7.47 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $5.27 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.62 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $1.73 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $0.95 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $2.92 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $2.10 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $3.81 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $4.65 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $4.50 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $6.70 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.07 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.87 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.65 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.05 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.81 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.31 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $1.86 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $2.67 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $15.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.77 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $4.99 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $9.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.39 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $55.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $2.97 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $2.20 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $25.12 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.88 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $36,054.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $27,612.88 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $270.20 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $67.12 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $69.78 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $46.25 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $34.91 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $15.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $918.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $19,239.33 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $59.98 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $38.23 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $96.62 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $117.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,466.89 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,084.11 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $3,107.30 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,986.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $177.37 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $171.38 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $3,901.50 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.08 | |
Prices in Omaha, Nebraska
This city had 280 entries in the past 12 months by 21 different contributors.
Last update: 5 June 2026
Last update: 5 June 2026
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Never have i seen housing so expensive, and i came here via Florida (lived there 2.5 yrs). Plus homes for sale under 180k are basically either in the hood or damaged so badly it isnt worth buying. Homes here sell in less than three days on market.
Food at wal mart is picked over and meat is outrageously expensive. I thought when i moved to “the Heartland of America”, things would be more affordable and easy to get. That is absolutely not the case here. From the little things in life like having to have a license for your cat that does not leave the house is a mandatory thing, to the big items like housing and car expenses, I have never seen anything like this.
That being said, The people here are pretty nice and the traffic is minimal. If you could live with not a lot of amenities such as big chain stores that you’re used to, you might do OK here. This is the only place On gods green earth that I know of that does not have a waffle house. Closest one is three hours away. Do your research before coming here. It’s not a bad place to live but it is a very harsh state regarding weather and living expenses.