Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
54% cheaper
Omaha is 54% more affordable than Brooklyn. A $75,000 salary in Brooklyn is equivalent to $34,615 in Omaha.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: New York salaries · Nebraska salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Brooklyn has a housing index of 325 while Omaha sits at 76 (national average = 100). The median home in Brooklyn costs $780,000 compared to $230,000 in Omaha, a difference of $550,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,900 in Brooklyn versus $1,100 in Omaha.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Brooklyn scores 108 while Omaha scores 97.
Healthcare costs in Brooklyn (108) are higher than Omaha (96).
Median household income in Brooklyn is $65,294 compared to $59,612 in Omaha. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Omaha.
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