Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
3% cheaper
Omaha is 3% more affordable than Murfreesboro. A $75,000 salary in Murfreesboro is equivalent to $72,581 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. Omaha has a housing index of 76 while Murfreesboro sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in Omaha costs $230,000 compared to $325,000 in Murfreesboro, a difference of $95,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Omaha versus $1,350 in Murfreesboro.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Omaha scores 97 while Murfreesboro scores 95. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Omaha (96) match Murfreesboro (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Omaha is $59,612 compared to $55,200 in Murfreesboro. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Omaha.
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