Here's what it costs to live in Omaha, Nebraska, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,187 per month, while the typical home is valued around $245,500. Households earn a median of $73,201 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 42. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$73,201
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,187
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$245,500
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
488,837
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.3 yrs
Census ACS
42.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
35
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,189
Per month
Avg Home Value
$228,787
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 68007 | — | $1,348 | $344,900 |
| ZIP 68010 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 68022 | — | $1,277 | $435,000 |
| ZIP 68102 | — | $1,242 | $321,400 |
| ZIP 68104 | — | $976 | $139,500 |
| ZIP 68105 | — | $953 | $167,900 |
| ZIP 68106 | — | $1,203 | $181,400 |
| ZIP 68107 | — | $977 | $119,100 |
| ZIP 68108 | — | $1,083 | $120,100 |
| ZIP 68110 | — | $909 | $97,400 |
Showing top 10 of 35 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
24°F
July Avg
77°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate (Extreme) · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.1
poor
Hospitals
11
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.7%
The cost of living index for Omaha is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Omaha is $1,187 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Omaha is $73,201 per year.
The median home value in Omaha is $245,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Omaha has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Nebraska is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
