Cities Similar to Omaha, NE
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Omaha, NE
1. Kansas City, MO
508,090 people · Midwest
COL Index
90.0
Home value
$257K
Rent estimate
$1,280/mo
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Compare →2. Minneapolis, MN
429,954 people · Midwest
COL Index
108.0
Home value
$308K
Rent estimate
$1,400/mo
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Compare →3. Saint Paul, MN
308,096 people · Midwest
COL Index
105.0
Home value
$274K
Rent estimate
$1,150/mo
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Compare →4. Lincoln, NE
295,178 people · Midwest
COL Index
91.0
Home value
$274K
Rent estimate
$1,000/mo
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Compare →5. Columbus, OH
905,748 people · Midwest
COL Index
90.0
Home value
$263K
Rent estimate
$1,100/mo
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Compare →6. Milwaukee, WI
577,222 people · Midwest
COL Index
91.0
Home value
$219K
Rent estimate
$1,035/mo
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Compare →7. Cincinnati, OH
309,317 people · Midwest
COL Index
89.0
Home value
$225K
Rent estimate
$935/mo
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Compare →8. Des Moines, IA
214,133 people · Midwest
COL Index
90.0
Home value
$228K
Rent estimate
$1,060/mo
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Compare →9. Wichita, KS
396,119 people · Midwest
COL Index
86.0
Home value
$202K
Rent estimate
$855/mo
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Compare →10. Fort Wayne, IN
270,402 people · Midwest
COL Index
83.0
Home value
$206K
Rent estimate
$900/mo
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Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Omaha
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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