Moving from St. Louis to Omaha?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your St. Louis lifestyle in Omaha, you'd need to earn:
$72,358/year
▼ $2,642 less than you make now
| Category | St. Louis | Omaha |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $72,358 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,533 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,486 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,049 |
| State Tax | -$3,349 | -$3,406 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,799 | $55,884 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -3.3% in Omaha
- Housing is +9.4% in Omaha
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $194/year in taxes in Omaha
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~354 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: St. Louis to Omaha
| Your St. Louis Salary | Omaha Equivalent | Difference | Omaha Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $38,562 | -$1,438 | $31,374 |
| $50,000 | $48,312 | -$1,688 | $38,702 |
| $60,000 | $58,062 | -$1,938 | $46,029 |
| $75,000 | $72,358 | -$2,642 | $55,884 |
| $100,000 | $96,702 | -$3,298 | $71,744 |
| $150,000 | $145,272 | -$4,728 | $102,849 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How St. Louis and Omaha Compare
Housing (9% more expensive in Omaha)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Omaha rents for $1,100/month compared to $990/month in St. Louis. Median home prices: $290,000 in Omaha vs $235,000 in St. Louis.
Taxes
Missouri has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 4.7%. Nebraska has a progressive state income tax from 2.5% to 5.2%. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Omaha would cost you about $194/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Omaha's overall cost of living is 3.3% lower than St. Louis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).St. Louis: 95.1, Omaha: 91.9.
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