Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
5% cheaper
Omaha is 5% more affordable than Jacksonville. A $75,000 salary in Jacksonville is equivalent to $71,053 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. Jacksonville has a housing index of 89 while Omaha sits at 76 (national average = 100). The median home in Jacksonville costs $280,000 compared to $230,000 in Omaha, a difference of $50,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Jacksonville versus $1,100 in Omaha.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Jacksonville scores 101 while Omaha scores 97. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Jacksonville (95) are lower than Omaha (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Jacksonville is $53,025 compared to $59,612 in Omaha. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Omaha.
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