Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
13% cheaper
Omaha is 13% more affordable than Provo. A $75,000 salary in Provo is equivalent to $64,904 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 Provo sits at 112 (national average = 100). The median home in Omaha costs $230,000 compared to $380,000 in Provo, a difference of $150,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Omaha versus $1,300 in Provo.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Omaha scores 97 while Provo scores 98. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Omaha (96) are lower than Provo (97). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Omaha is $59,612 compared to $51,048 in Provo. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Omaha.
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