Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
3% cheaper
Omaha is 3% more affordable than Lexington. A $75,000 salary in Lexington is equivalent to $72,581 in Omaha.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Kentucky salaries · Nebraska salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Lexington has a housing index of 82 while Omaha sits at 76 (national average = 100). The median home in Lexington costs $245,000 compared to $230,000 in Omaha, a difference of $15,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,200 in Lexington versus $1,100 in Omaha.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Lexington scores 96 while Omaha scores 97. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Lexington (94) are lower than Omaha (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Lexington is $55,648 compared to $59,612 in Omaha. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Omaha.
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