Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
16% cheaper
Omaha is 16% more affordable than Salt Lake City. A $75,000 salary in Salt Lake City is equivalent to $63,084 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 Salt Lake City sits at 120 (national average = 100). The median home in Omaha costs $230,000 compared to $440,000 in Salt Lake City, a difference of $210,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Omaha versus $1,500 in Salt Lake City.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Omaha scores 97 while Salt Lake City scores 99. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Omaha (96) are lower than Salt Lake City (97). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Omaha is $59,612 compared to $60,590 in Salt Lake City. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Omaha.
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