City comparison
Yes. Omaha's crime index is 141 versus 143 in Anaheim, and its violent crime index is 102 versus 165, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Omaha is cheaper. Median rent is $1,187 a month versus $2,175 in Anaheim.
The cost gap between Omaha and Anaheim is the real story here. Omaha comes in 45% cheaper on typical rent ($1,187 vs $2,175), which over a year adds up to $11,856. Median household income runs $73,201 in Omaha and $95,227 in Anaheim.
Neither city has a clear overall edge here. Omaha costs less and Anaheim 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
Omaha and Anaheim are 1,304 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,187 a month in Omaha to $2,175 a month in Anaheim, up $988 a month (83%).
Median household income goes from $73,201 in Omaha to $95,227 in Anaheim, up $22,026 (30%).
The crime index goes from 141 in Omaha to 143 in Anaheim, up 2 points (1%).
The move
Anaheim and Omaha are 1,304 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,175 a month in Anaheim to $1,187 a month in Omaha, down $988 a month (45%).
Median household income goes from $95,227 in Anaheim to $73,201 in Omaha, down $22,026 (23%).
The crime index goes from 143 in Anaheim to 141 in Omaha, down 2 points (1%).
Omaha, NE
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Anaheim, CA
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Rent
45% cheaper
Omaha rent is 45% cheaper than Anaheim
Omaha
Winner$1,187/mo
Anaheim
$2,175/mo
Typical rent runs $1,187 a month in Omaha versus $2,175 in Anaheim, so Omaha is 45% cheaper. That's roughly $988/month back in your pocket ($11,856/year). Over five years that's $59,280 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 Anaheim, 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
30% higher
Anaheim's median income is 30% higher than Omaha
Omaha
$73,201
Anaheim
Winner$95,227
Median household income is $95,227 in Anaheim versus $73,201 in Omaha, so typical pay runs 30% higher in Anaheim (about $22,026 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, Anaheim 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
1% lower crime
Omaha's crime index is 1% lower than Anaheim
Omaha
Winner141 (100 = avg)
Anaheim
143 (100 = avg)
Omaha's crime index is 141 versus 143 in Anaheim (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 1% lower in Omaha. The difference is noticeable without being night-and-day. You will still want to pick the neighborhood carefully in Omaha, but you will usually spend less energy on constant vigilance than you would in Anaheim. Tour both cities after dark before you let a modest index gap close the decision.
Typical weather
45% more comfortable
Anaheim weather is 45% more comfortable than Omaha
Omaha
54°F avg · 63°F highs · comfort 69/100
Anaheim
Winner76°F avg · 83°F highs · comfort 100/100
Omaha averages about 54°F (63°F highs); Anaheim averages about 76°F (83°F highs). Omaha averages around 54°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Anaheim sits near 76°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Anaheim scores 45% 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
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 45% 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 1% lower than Anaheim (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.
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 30% higher ($95,227), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 76°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Bottom line
On rent alone, Omaha undercuts Anaheim by $988/month ($1,187 vs $2,175). I would not pick Anaheim on housing cost without a job that clears that spread.
Omaha rent at $1,187/month is still below Anaheim's $2,175, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Median income is $95,227 in Anaheim versus $73,201 in Omaha.
Omaha is the default on housing cost at $1,187/month versus $2,175 in Anaheim; Anaheim stays in play when $95,227 local pay or an existing job offer outweighs the $988 lease gap.
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