City comparison
No. Omaha's crime index is 141 versus 200 in Colorado Springs, and its violent crime index is 102 versus 204, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Omaha is cheaper. Median rent is $1,187 a month versus $1,648 in Colorado Springs.
Safety is where Colorado Springs and Omaha split most clearly. Omaha scores 59 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,648 in Colorado Springs and $1,187 in Omaha.
Neither city has a clear overall edge here. Omaha costs less and Colorado Springs pays more: the right call depends on whether you are optimizing for take-home pay or monthly burn rate. Both are defensible choices for different reasons.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Omaha at $1,187 average has pockets that run $987 and others at $1,587: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Colorado Springs and Omaha are 498 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,648 a month in Colorado Springs to $1,187 a month in Omaha, down $461 a month (28%).
Median household income goes from $84,818 in Colorado Springs to $73,201 in Omaha, down $11,617 (14%).
The crime index goes from 200 in Colorado Springs to 141 in Omaha, down 59 points (30%).
The move
Omaha and Colorado Springs are 498 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,187 a month in Omaha to $1,648 a month in Colorado Springs, up $461 a month (39%).
Median household income goes from $73,201 in Omaha to $84,818 in Colorado Springs, up $11,617 (16%).
The crime index goes from 141 in Omaha to 200 in Colorado Springs, up 59 points (42%).
Colorado Springs, CO
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Rent
28% cheaper
Omaha rent is 28% cheaper than Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
$1,648/mo
Omaha
Winner$1,187/mo
Typical rent runs $1,187 a month in Omaha versus $1,648 in Colorado Springs, so Omaha is 28% cheaper. That's roughly $461/month back in your pocket ($5,532/year). Over five years that's $27,660 you could redirect toward a down payment, travel, or investments. Housing is the bill you pay before groceries, childcare, or a social life, so that gap shows up in how often you eat out and how panicked a rent hike feels. If you already have a high-paying offer in Colorado Springs, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, Omaha is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
16% higher
Colorado Springs's median income is 16% higher than Omaha
Colorado Springs
Winner$84,818
Omaha
$73,201
Median household income is $84,818 in Colorado Springs versus $73,201 in Omaha, so typical pay runs 16% higher in Colorado Springs (about $11,617 more household income a year). Higher median income usually signals a stronger local job market and better negotiating leverage on salary. Remote workers should weigh this against cost of living rather than treating it as a direct personal benefit. For people who will actually work in town, Colorado Springs is the stronger labor market on paper. Omaha can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
30% lower crime
Omaha's crime index is 30% lower than Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
200 (100 = avg)
Omaha
Winner141 (100 = avg)
Omaha's crime index is 141 versus 200 in Colorado Springs (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 30% lower in Omaha. That gap is meaningful day-to-day. It affects whether you feel comfortable walking at night, leaving your car on the street, or letting kids play outside unsupervised. Indexes still compress a lot of reality: a calmer city has blocks you would skip, and a higher-crime city has streets that feel neighborly at 10 p.m. On the everyday test of walking from the car to the door, Omaha is the easier city. Colorado Springs can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
4% more comfortable
Colorado Springs weather is 4% more comfortable than Omaha
Colorado Springs
Winner55°F avg · 63°F highs · comfort 72/100
Omaha
54°F avg · 63°F highs · comfort 69/100
Colorado Springs averages about 55°F (63°F highs); Omaha averages about 54°F (63°F highs). Colorado Springs averages around 55°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Omaha averages around 54°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Colorado Springs scores 4% closer to the 65-80°F comfort band on this page, so it is the easier default for year-round outdoor errands and evenings. Choose Omaha if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside plus year-round outdoor access
It is also a match for career-focused movers who want salary upside and year-round outdoor access. Median household income runs 16% higher ($84,818), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 55°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Fit check
Families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy
Omaha is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 28% cheaper here at about $1,187 a month. Choose Omaha if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Omaha is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 30% lower than Colorado Springs (141 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Bottom line
Rent is the clearest fork: Omaha at $1,187/month versus $1,648 in Colorado Springs ($461 apart). Colorado Springs median income is $84,818 against $73,201 in Omaha, so the cheaper lease does not always pair with the stronger local wage base.
Omaha rent at $1,187/month is still below Colorado Springs's $1,648, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Median income is $84,818 in Colorado Springs versus $73,201 in Omaha.
Omaha clears the bar on housing cost in this dataset. Colorado Springs deserves a serious look only when your $84,818 income offer in Colorado Springs outweighs saving $461/month in Omaha.
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