Omaha, Nebraska
In Omaha, Nebraska, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.41 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.65 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,394, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Omaha's cost-of-living index of 82 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.41
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,394
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.75
Combo meal
Electricity
11.76¢
per kWh · ~$106/mo
Car Insurance
$148/mo
$1,780/yr
Median Household Income
$79,081
28.6% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$5.06 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$7.46 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.85 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.86 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$5.05 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$10.17 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.30 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.38 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$4.69 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.60 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.24 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.46 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$4.60 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$5.75 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$8.30 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.01 | $5.06 | +26.2% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.09 | $7.46 | +22.5% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.54 | $6.85 | +23.6% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.34 | $1.86 | +38.8% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.98 | $5.05 | +26.9% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.57 | $10.17 | +34.3% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.67 | $5.30 | +44.4% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.82 | $4.38 | +14.7% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.09 | $4.69 | +14.7% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.02 | $2.60 | +28.7% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.69 | $2.24 | +32.5% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.10 | $7.46 | +46.3% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.94 | $4.60 | +16.8% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.45 | $5.75 | +29.2% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $5.81 | $8.30 | +42.9% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.75
Casual Dining
$19.99
Monthly Spend
$298.2
+5.13% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $6.22
$10.04
+61.4%Wendy's
2022: $7.03
$10.84
+54.2%Chipotle
2022: $7.53
$11.24
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $3.65
$5.07
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Average 1BR: $1,143/mo · 2BR: $1,645/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
341k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,305
$68k/yr
Top Sector
Education & Health Services
Household vs Worker Pay
$79k
household median
Employment by Sector — Omaha
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$69k/yr
~$87k/yr
~$54k/yr
~$26k/yr
~$102k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 31055
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$1,957/wk · $102k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$496/wk · $26k/yr
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