Moving from Tampa to Omaha?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Tampa lifestyle in Omaha, you'd need to earn:
$72,059/year
▼ $2,941 less than you make now
| Category | Tampa | Omaha |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $72,059 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,467 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,468 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,045 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$3,391 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $55,689 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -8.9% in Omaha
- Housing is -31.3% in Omaha
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $3,543/year in taxes in Omaha
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,194 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Tampa to Omaha
| Your Tampa Salary | Omaha Equivalent | Difference | Omaha Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $38,263 | -$1,737 | $31,150 |
| $50,000 | $48,014 | -$1,986 | $38,478 |
| $60,000 | $57,703 | -$2,297 | $45,759 |
| $75,000 | $72,059 | -$2,941 | $55,689 |
| $100,000 | $96,702 | -$3,298 | $71,744 |
| $150,000 | $145,810 | -$4,190 | $103,189 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Tampa and Omaha Compare
Housing (31% cheaper in Omaha)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Omaha rents for $1,100/month compared to $1,500/month in Tampa. Median home prices: $290,000 in Omaha vs $374,000 in Tampa.
Taxes
Florida has no state income tax. 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 $3,543/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Omaha's overall cost of living is 8.9% lower than Tampa, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Tampa: 100.9, Omaha: 91.9.
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