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Cost of Living Indexes | Natl. average | Omaha | New York |
Overall 100=national average (lower=better) |
100.0 | 94.0 | 234.6 |
Housing comprises 31% of overall COL |
100.0 | 93.0 | 442.6 |
Food and groceries comprises 16% of overall COL |
100.0 | 96.3 | 142.8 |
Transportation comprises 10% of overall COL |
100.0 | 100.0 | 120.1 |
Utilities comprises 8% of overall COL |
100.0 | 86.8 | 178.2 |
Health comprises 5% of overall COL |
100.0 | 91.8 | 183.6 |
Miscellaneous comprises 30% of overall COL |
100.0 | 94.1 | 130.4 |
Housing | Natl. average | Omaha | New York |
House purchase cost median home value - Q3/00 |
$128,500 | $109,600 | $204,600 |
Home apreciation 12 months ending Q3/00 |
7.2% | 11.4% | 9.7% |
Property tax rate tax rate per $1000 valuation |
$15.56 | $22.60 | $15.30 |
Other Costs | Natl. average | Omaha | New York |
Sales tax rate total local, county, and state sales taxes |
5.75% | 6.0% | 8.3% |
Income tax rate total for $50,000 income |
4.60% | 6.7% | 10.5% |
Auto insurance annual insurance for mis-size sedan |
$825 | $680 | $1,640 |
Economy | Natl. average | Omaha | New York |
Unemployment Rate October, 2000 |
4.0% | 2.3% | 5.8% |
Recent job growth most recent 12 months |
1.30% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
Future job growth projected growth to 2010 |
15.1% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
Municipal Bond Rating source - Standard and Poors |
AA- | AAA | BBB+ |