Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
20% cheaper
Omaha is 20% more affordable than Hartford. A $75,000 salary in Hartford is equivalent to $60,268 in Omaha.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Hartford has a housing index of 121 while Omaha sits at 76 (national average = 100). The median home in Hartford costs $215,000 compared to $230,000 in Omaha, a difference of $15,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,200 in Hartford versus $1,100 in Omaha.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Hartford scores 106 while Omaha scores 97.
Healthcare costs in Hartford (114) are higher than Omaha (96).
Median household income in Hartford is $40,068 compared to $59,612 in Omaha. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Omaha.
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