Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, CO
VS
Omaha, NE
🏆 Omaha leads 14 of 22 categories
Aurora
Colorado
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$78,685 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
249⚠ High
Population
387,349
Omaha
Nebraska
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.5 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$70,202
Violent Crime Index
97 ✓ Safer
Population
489,201 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Aurora, CO
Pros
Households earn $8,483 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 47°F vs 32°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $409,700
Higher rents — median is $1,651/mo
Violent crime (947.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 13% higher than Omaha
Omaha, NE
Pros
Homes cost $199k less ($210,300 vs $409,700)
61% less violent crime than Aurora
Rent averages $552/mo less ($1,099 vs $1,651)
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.3 pts lower (4.2%)
13% cheaper overall cost of living than Aurora
Cons
Property crime (3161.8/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Median income trails Aurora by $8,483/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Aurora
Median Income
$8,483
$78,685 vs $70,202/yr
Aurora
Summer Heat
5.2°F warmer
July avg high 90.4°F vs 85.2°F
Omaha
Cost of Living
13% cheaper
COL index 92.5 vs 105.5 (100 = US avg)
Omaha
Violent Crime
61% lower
369.0 vs 947.8 per 100k
Omaha
Median Home Value
$199k less
$210,300 vs $409,700
Omaha
Unemployment
1.3 pp lower
4.2% vs 5.5% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Omaha, NE |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High | 92.5 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $409,700⚠ High | $210,300 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,651⚠ High | $1,099 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $78,685 ✓ Higher | $70,202 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 4.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.4 min⚠ High | 19.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.0% ✓ Higher | 11.5% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | 118⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 249⚠ High | 97 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 148⚠ High ✓ Safer | 151⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) | B- (95) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 16.7:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.8% | 39.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 86.9% | 90.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F ✓ Warmer | 32.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.4°F ✓ Warmer | 85.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.5" ✓ Drier | 33.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 49.0" | 27.1" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 387,349 | 489,201 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 35.1 | 35.1 |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% ✓ Higher | 57.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | 24.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 11.9% | 13.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Omaha's 92.5 (US average = 100).
Omaha is 13% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Omaha leads 14 of 22 categories. Aurora wins 8 and Omaha wins 14. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Aurora to Omaha or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($409,700 vs $210,300 median home), income ($78,685 vs $70,202), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, CO and Omaha, NE are about 468 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.