Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
13% cheaper
Omaha is 13% more affordable than Wilmington. A $75,000 salary in Wilmington is equivalent to $65,534 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 Wilmington sits at 108 (national average = 100). The median home in Omaha costs $230,000 compared to $320,000 in Wilmington, a difference of $90,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Omaha versus $1,400 in Wilmington.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Omaha scores 97 while Wilmington scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Omaha (96) are lower than Wilmington (106). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Omaha is $59,612 compared to $48,432 in Wilmington. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Omaha.
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