Living Cost Compare
Oklahoma City

Oklahoma

$1,030/mo est.

vs
Omaha

Nebraska

$1,120/mo est.

Monthly estimate = 1BR rent + electricity + gas

A one-person monthly baseline (1BR rent plus typical utilities) runs $1,030 in Oklahoma City, OK versus $1,120 in Omaha, NE. Overall, Oklahoma City, OK is roughly 8% cheaper to live in day-to-day than Omaha, NE, driven mainly by rent.

Median household income is $66,702 in Oklahoma City, OK and $72,708 in Omaha, NE — about 8% higher in Omaha, NE. Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax; Nebraska has a top state income tax rate of 4.55% and a 5.5% state sales tax.

Oklahoma City, OK
Omaha, NE

Rent

Studio
$795
$908
+14% in Omaha, NE
1 Bedroom
$882
$984
+12% in Omaha, NE
2 Bedroom
$1,085
$1,193
+10% in Omaha, NE
3 Bedroom
$1,356
$1,437
+6% in Omaha, NE

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$215,100
$230,100
+7% in Omaha, NE

Income

Median Household Income
$66,702
$72,708
+9% in Omaha, NE
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$47,230
$49,660
+5% in Omaha, NE

People & Lifestyle

Median Age
35.0 yr
35.3 yr
+0.3 yr in Omaha, NE
Homeownership
59.1%
57.7%
+1.4 pp in Oklahoma City, OK
Bachelor's+ (25+)
34.0%
40.3%
+6.3 pp in Omaha, NE
Avg Commute
22.2 min
19.6 min
+2.6 min in Oklahoma City, OK

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
685.6
358.6
+48% in Oklahoma City, OK
Property Crime
2,928.9
3,153
+8% in Omaha, NE

FBI Crime Data Explorer. Offenses per 100,000 residents per year; agency reporting practices vary, so this is approximate.

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature
61.5°F
51.1°F
+10.4°F in Oklahoma City, OK
Annual Precipitation
36.5 in
30.6 in
+5.9 in in Oklahoma City, OK

Gas

Regular Gasoline
$4.35/gal
$4.35/gal
about equal

Area: Midwest (PADD 2) vs Midwest (PADD 2).

Public Transit

Base Fare (one-way)
$1.75
$1.25
+29% in Oklahoma City, OK

Adult base one-way fare — EMBARK vs Metro Transit (Omaha) (2026).

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
13.6
13.1
+3% in Oklahoma City, OK
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$15.95
$12.06
+24% in Oklahoma City, OK

Residential, state-level averages (EIA). MCF = 1,000 cubic feet.

Groceries

Milk (gal)
$4.16
$4.14
+1% in Oklahoma City, OK
Bread (lb)
$1.73
$1.79
+4% in Omaha, NE
Eggs (doz)
$2.19
$3.63
+66% in Omaha, NE
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.56
$6.97
+6% in Omaha, NE
Chicken (lb)
$1.90
$2.15
+13% in Omaha, NE
Bananas (lb)
$0.61
$0.63
+3% in Omaha, NE

Average prices — South vs Midwest (BLS). Regional where available, otherwise U.S. average.

State Taxes

Sales Tax (OK / NE)
4.5%
5.5%
+1.0 pp in NE
Income Tax (top rate)
4.50%
4.55%
+0.0 pp in NE

Oklahoma City vs Omaha — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma City or Omaha?
Oklahoma City, OK is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $1,030 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 8% below Omaha, NE's $1,120, mainly because of rent.
How much more do you need to earn to live in Oklahoma City than in Omaha?
To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $35,000 a year in Oklahoma City versus $39,000 in Omaha.
Which has lower taxes, Oklahoma City or Omaha?
Oklahoma City is taxed under Oklahoma's rules (a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax); Omaha under Nebraska's (a top state income tax rate of 4.55% and a 5.5% state sales tax).

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year (rent, income, home value, demographics); NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010 (climate); EIA weekly retail (gas); Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).