Side-by-side
Omaha vs Louisville vs Lincoln vs Fort Wayne
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Omaha, NE78 | Louisville, KY76 | Lincoln, NE77 | Fort Wayne, IN80 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 78 | 76 | 77 | 80 |
| Affordability | 91 | 90 | 93 | 92 |
| Housing | 86 | 79 | 85 | 92 |
| Jobs | 90 | 81 | 90 | 86 |
| Safety | 61 | 56 | 64 | 78 |
| Climate | 84 | 99 | 84 | 81 |
| Amenities | 44 | 43 | 27 | 33 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,683 | $3,730 | $3,462 | $3,570 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,148 | $1,047 | $926 | $916 |
| Median home value | $230,100 | $221,500 | $248,200 | $169,700 |
| Median HH income | $72,708 | $64,731 | $69,991 | $60,293 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Population | 488.2K | 627.2K | 291.9K | 266.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 87° / 14° | 89° / 27° | 89° / 14° | 84° / 17° |
| Sunny days / yr | 229 | 200 | 236 | 178 |