Question 1

Is Arlington or Omaha cheaper to live in?

Accepted Answer

Omaha, NE is cheaper. Estimated essentials for a single person run about $594/month less than in Arlington, covering rent plus everyday costs. Typical rent is $1,723/mo in Arlington versus $1,368/mo in Omaha.

Question 2

What salary do you need in Arlington vs Omaha?

Accepted Answer

Living comfortably takes roughly $75,500/year before tax in Arlington, TX and $67,000/year in Omaha, NE — a difference of about $8,500. Both figures are after state and local income taxes are accounted for.

Question 3

Is Arlington or Omaha cheaper for a family?

Accepted Answer

Omaha, the same answer as for a single person. Two adults with a pre-schooler and a school-age child run about $10,055/month in Arlington and $9,062/month in Omaha, including county-median childcare.

Question 4

Should I move to Arlington or Omaha?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what you weight. Omaha costs less month to month, but cost is one of six factors — jobs, safety, climate, housing and amenities all differ too. Compare them against your own income and priorities rather than a single ranking.

Metric	Arlington71	Omaha78
Est. monthly cost (single)	$4,277	$3,683
Est. monthly cost (family of 4, incl. childcare)	$10,055	$9,062
Salary for comfort	$75,500/yr	$67,000/yr
Typical rent	$1,723	$1,368
Median home value	$276,400	$230,100
Median household income	$73,519	$72,708
Unemployment	4.7%	3.3%
Housing score	57	86
Jobs score	51	90
Safety score	65	61
Climate score	94	84
Amenities score	73	44
Population	394.8K	488.2K
Summer high / winter low	95° / 36°	87° / 14°

Arlington, TX vs Omaha, NE