Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Baltimore, MD
VS
Omaha, NE
🏆 Omaha leads 13 of 22 categories
Baltimore
Maryland
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.7⚠ High
Median Household Income
$58,349
Violent Crime Index
423⚠ High
Population
584,548 ✓ Larger
Omaha
Nebraska
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.5 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$70,202 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
97 ✓ Safer
Population
489,201
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Baltimore, MD
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 44°F vs 32°F
Smaller class sizes — 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (1606.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Omaha by $11,853/yr
Property crime (4157.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Cost of living runs 10% higher than Omaha
Omaha, NE
Pros
77% less violent crime than Baltimore
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.7 pts lower (4.2%)
Households earn $11,853 more per year on average
Commutes run 11 min shorter each way
Rent averages $136/mo less ($1,099 vs $1,235)
10% cheaper overall cost of living than Baltimore
Cons
Property crime (3161.8/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Baltimore
Summer Heat
4.9°F warmer
July avg high 90.1°F vs 85.2°F
Omaha
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 92.5 vs 102.7 (100 = US avg)
Omaha
Median Income
$11,853
$70,202 vs $58,349/yr
Omaha
Violent Crime
77% lower
369.0 vs 1606.2 per 100k
Omaha
Unemployment
2.7 pp lower
4.2% vs 6.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Omaha, NE |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 102.7⚠ High | 92.5 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $202,900 ✓ Lower | $210,300 |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,235 | $1,099 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $70,202 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9%⚠ High | 4.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.1 min⚠ High | 19.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.4% ✓ Higher | 11.5% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 333⚠ High | 118⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 423⚠ High | 97 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 198⚠ High | 151⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (95) | B- (95) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.4:1 ✓ Smaller | 16.7:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 34.9% | 39.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 87.1% | 90.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Baltimore City Public Schools | OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 43.7°F ✓ Warmer | 32.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.1°F ✓ Warmer | 85.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.7" | 33.1" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 19.3" ✓ Less | 27.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 584,548 ✓ Larger | 489,201 |
| Median Age | 36.0 ✓ Older | 35.1 |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.8% | 57.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | 24.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.8% ✓ More | 13.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Baltimore's cost of living index is 102.7 vs Omaha's 92.5 (US average = 100).
Omaha is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Omaha leads 13 of 22 categories. Baltimore wins 9 and Omaha wins 13. 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 Baltimore to Omaha or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($202,900 vs $210,300 median home), income ($58,349 vs $70,202), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Baltimore, MD and Omaha, NE are about 1,032 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.