Livingston, IL vs Omaha, IL

Omaha is moderately more affordable than Livingston, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Livingston scores 61 compared to 58 for Omaha, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Livingston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Livingston is $641/month compared to $675/month in Omaha — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Livingston has cheaper rent, Omaha actually has lower median home values ($44,600 vs $101,800).

Median household income in Livingston is $57,750 compared to $63,750 in Omaha (-9.4%). Omaha offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Livingston spend roughly 13.3% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Omaha.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57.7°F vs 57.2°F). Omaha receives more rainfall at 47.9" per year compared to 43.4" in Livingston.