City comparison
Yes. Fort Worth's crime index is 135 versus 141 in Omaha, and its violent crime index is 121 versus 102, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Omaha is cheaper. Median rent is $1,187 a month versus $1,509 in Fort Worth.
The cost gap between Fort Worth and Omaha is the real story here. Omaha comes in 21% cheaper on typical rent ($1,509 vs $1,187), which over a year adds up to $3,864. Median household income runs $79,507 in Fort Worth and $73,201 in Omaha.
Fort Worth is not a close call here. It leads on the job market, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Omaha makes sense if you have a specific reason, a job offer, family, or a neighborhood you already know, but on the numbers alone Fort Worth is the stronger move.
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
Fort Worth and Omaha are 594 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,509 a month in Fort Worth to $1,187 a month in Omaha, down $322 a month (21%).
Median household income goes from $79,507 in Fort Worth to $73,201 in Omaha, down $6,306 (8%).
The crime index goes from 135 in Fort Worth to 141 in Omaha, up 6 points (4%).
The move
Omaha and Fort Worth are 594 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,187 a month in Omaha to $1,509 a month in Fort Worth, up $322 a month (27%).
Median household income goes from $73,201 in Omaha to $79,507 in Fort Worth, up $6,306 (9%).
The crime index goes from 141 in Omaha to 135 in Fort Worth, down 6 points (4%).
Fort Worth, TX
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Omaha, NE
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Rent
21% cheaper
Omaha rent is 21% cheaper than Fort Worth
Fort Worth
$1,509/mo
Omaha
Winner$1,187/mo
Typical rent runs $1,187 a month in Omaha versus $1,509 in Fort Worth, so Omaha is 21% cheaper. That's roughly $322/month back in your pocket ($3,864/year). Over five years that's $19,320 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 Fort Worth, 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
9% higher
Fort Worth's median income is 9% higher than Omaha
Fort Worth
Winner$79,507
Omaha
$73,201
Median household income is $79,507 in Fort Worth versus $73,201 in Omaha, so typical pay runs 9% higher in Fort Worth (about $6,306 more household income a year). The income edge is modest. Treat it as extra negotiating context, not a reason to ignore rent, schools, or climate. Remote workers especially should not treat citywide pay as a personal raise if their employer will not localize salary.
Crime index
4% lower crime
Fort Worth's crime index is 4% lower than Omaha
Fort Worth
Winner135 (100 = avg)
Omaha
141 (100 = avg)
Fort Worth's crime index is 135 versus 141 in Omaha (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 4% lower in Fort Worth. The difference is noticeable without being night-and-day. You will still want to pick the neighborhood carefully in Fort Worth, but you will usually spend less energy on constant vigilance than you would in Omaha. Tour both cities after dark before you let a modest index gap close the decision.
Typical weather
20% more comfortable
Fort Worth weather is 20% more comfortable than Omaha
Fort Worth
Winner66°F avg · 73°F highs · comfort 100/100
Omaha
59°F avg · 68°F highs · comfort 83/100
Fort Worth averages about 66°F (73°F highs); Omaha averages about 59°F (68°F highs). Fort Worth sits near 66°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Omaha averages around 59°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Fort Worth scores 20% 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 9% higher ($79,507), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 66°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Fort Worth is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 4% lower than Omaha (135 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.
Fit check
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to Omaha
Omaha is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 21% 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.
Bottom line
Housing separates these metros first: $1,187/month in Omaha versus $1,509 in Fort Worth. Median income reads $73,201 in Omaha and $79,507 in Fort Worth, which matters when you stack rent against take-home pay.
Omaha rent at $1,187/month is still below Fort Worth's $1,509, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Median income is $79,507 in Fort Worth versus $73,201 in Omaha.
If housing cost drives your move, Omaha is the stronger match ($1,187/month rent against $1,509). If an employer or family tie already points to Fort Worth, treat $1,509/month rent and $79,507 income as the numbers that actually govern the decision.
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