Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
19% cheaper
Omaha is 19% more affordable than Reno. A $75,000 salary in Reno is equivalent to $60,811 in Omaha.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Nebraska salaries · Nevada salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Omaha has a housing index of 76 while Reno sits at 133 (national average = 100). The median home in Omaha costs $230,000 compared to $450,000 in Reno, a difference of $220,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Omaha versus $1,600 in Reno.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Omaha scores 97 while Reno scores 102. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Omaha (96) match Reno (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Omaha is $59,612 compared to $61,648 in Reno. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Omaha.
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