City comparison
Yes. Las Vegas's crime index is 138 versus 141 in Omaha, and its violent crime index is 122 versus 102, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Omaha is cheaper. Median rent is $1,187 a month versus $1,563 in Las Vegas.
The cost gap between Las Vegas and Omaha is the real story here. Omaha comes in 24% cheaper on typical rent ($1,563 vs $1,187), which over a year adds up to $4,512. Median household income runs $73,877 in Las Vegas and $73,201 in Omaha.
Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas 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
Las Vegas and Omaha are 1,090 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,563 a month in Las Vegas to $1,187 a month in Omaha, down $376 a month (24%).
Median household income goes from $73,877 in Las Vegas to $73,201 in Omaha, down $676 (1%).
The crime index goes from 138 in Las Vegas to 141 in Omaha, up 3 points (2%).
The move
Omaha and Las Vegas are 1,090 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,187 a month in Omaha to $1,563 a month in Las Vegas, up $376 a month (32%).
Median household income goes from $73,201 in Omaha to $73,877 in Las Vegas, up $676 (1%).
The crime index goes from 141 in Omaha to 138 in Las Vegas, down 3 points (2%).
Las Vegas, NV
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Omaha, NE
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Rent
24% cheaper
Omaha rent is 24% cheaper than Las Vegas
Las Vegas
$1,563/mo
Omaha
Winner$1,187/mo
Typical rent runs $1,187 a month in Omaha versus $1,563 in Las Vegas, so Omaha is 24% cheaper. That's roughly $376/month back in your pocket ($4,512/year). Over five years that's $22,560 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 Las Vegas, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, Omaha is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
Planning to buy in Las Vegas? Check mortgage rates before you decide.
Median income
1% higher
Las Vegas's median income is 1% higher than Omaha
Las Vegas
Winner$73,877
Omaha
$73,201
Median household income is $73,877 in Las Vegas versus $73,201 in Omaha, so typical pay runs 1% higher in Las Vegas (about $676 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
2% lower crime
Las Vegas's crime index is 2% lower than Omaha
Las Vegas
Winner138 (100 = avg)
Omaha
141 (100 = avg)
Las Vegas's crime index is 138 versus 141 in Omaha (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 2% lower in Las Vegas. The difference is noticeable without being night-and-day. You will still want to pick the neighborhood carefully in Las Vegas, 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
Las Vegas weather is 20% more comfortable than Omaha
Las Vegas
Winner71°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Omaha
59°F avg · 68°F highs · comfort 83/100
Las Vegas averages about 71°F (76°F highs); Omaha averages about 59°F (68°F highs). Las Vegas sits near 71°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. Las Vegas 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 1% higher ($73,877), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 71°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Las Vegas is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 2% lower than Omaha (138 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 24% 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
On rent alone, Omaha undercuts Las Vegas by $376/month ($1,187 vs $1,563). I would not pick Las Vegas on housing cost without a job that clears that spread.
Omaha rent at $1,187/month is still below Las Vegas's $1,563, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Safety scores read 50/100 in Las Vegas and 50/100 in Omaha.
Between Las Vegas and Omaha, Omaha is ahead on housing cost — $1,187/month rent against $1,563. Lean Las Vegas instead when your $73,877 income offer in Las Vegas outweighs saving $376/month in Omaha.
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