Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
8% cheaper
Omaha is 8% more affordable than Spokane. A $75,000 salary in Spokane is equivalent to $68,878 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 Spokane sits at 94 (national average = 100). The median home in Omaha costs $230,000 compared to $310,000 in Spokane, a difference of $80,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Omaha versus $1,200 in Spokane.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Omaha scores 97 while Spokane scores 99. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Omaha (96) are lower than Spokane (102). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Omaha is $59,612 compared to $48,834 in Spokane. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Omaha.
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