{"id":89075,"date":"2022-09-07T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/?p=84445"},"modified":"2022-09-07T06:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-07T06:00:00","slug":"omaha-vs-council-bluffs-living-pros-cons-of-these-neighboring-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/2022\/09\/omaha-vs-council-bluffs-living-pros-cons-of-these-neighboring-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"Omaha vs. Council Bluffs Living | Pros + Cons of These Neighboring Cities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Although they are just a few minutes from each other with only the Missouri River dividing them, the neighboring cities of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/neighborhoods\/midtowndowntown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Omaha<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/councilbluffsiowa-real-estate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Council Bluffs<\/a> are quite different in a lot of ways. In fact, they don\u2019t even have a state in common! And yet, the two do share a few things, like a relatively low cost of living and a strong sense of community. Plus, because they are so close, many choose to take advantage of both, by living in Council Bluffs and working in Omaha, or vice versa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you decide whether you should live in Omaha or Council Bluffs, we\u2019re delving into some of the pros and cons of each, so you know just what to expect. All in all, both of these cities are dear to our hearts, so you can\u2019t go wrong!<\/p>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost of Living<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestplaces.net\/compare-cities\/omaha_ne\/council_bluffs_ia\/costofliving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">According to Sperling\u2019s Best Places<\/a>, when compared to the national average, both Omaha and Council Bluffs offer a lower cost of living across the board for nearly every category, including food and groceries, housing, utilities, and transportation. Most notably (as far as we\u2019re concerned), housing in Omaha has a score of 76.5 and Council Bluffs has a score of just 55.5, compared to the national average of 100. To translate those stats into real numbers: the median home cost is $176,900 for Omaha and $128,400 for Council Bluffs, which are both significantly less than the national average of $231,200.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When compared to one another, the cost of living is 5.8% less in Council Bluffs than it is in Omaha \u2014&nbsp;with housing costs being 27.5% less expensive in Council Bluffs than in Omaha. The only categories that are slightly more expensive in Council Bluffs include transportation and miscellaneous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you didn\u2019t catch it, the cost of living in both Omaha and Council Bluffs are low compared to much of the U.S.! And between the two, CB is quite a bit lower. So if your move is purely based on finances, Council Bluffs just might be the better option.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attractions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Old-Market-4.jpeg\" alt=\"Omaha vs. Council Bluffs Living | Attractions\" class=\"wp-image-84451 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 850px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 850\/564;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s pretty obvious that Omaha has Council Bluffs beat when it comes to attractions. After all, the population of Omaha is around 500,000, while Council Bluffs has just 63,000 residents, so naturally, a larger city attracts more businesses, like restaurants, bars, theaters, museums and more. Omaha is home to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahazoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joslyn.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joslyn Art Museum<\/a> (temporarily closed for renovation), the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lauritzengardens.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lauritzen Botanical Gardens<\/a>, the many restaurants and bars dotting the historic <a href=\"https:\/\/oldmarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Old Market<\/a>, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But that doesn\u2019t mean Council Bluffs residents can\u2019t access those things! Many in Council Bluffs take advantage of all Omaha has to offer \u2014&nbsp;finding solace in the small-town suburban feel on the Iowa side of the river. And the city has its own set of attractions, especially along the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unleashcb.com\/play\/place\/historic_100_block_of_west_broadway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Historic 100 Block<\/a>, which contains a variety of dining and nightlife options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taxes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s true \u2014&nbsp;both Nebraska and Iowa don\u2019t score the <em>best<\/em> when it comes to taxes, although the relatively low cost of living more than makes up for this! Iowa has gotten an especially bad reputation for its high taxes, especially its income and property taxes. The state income tax range is 2.4\u20136.84% for Nebraska and 0.33\u20138.53% for Iowa, and both have the same average combined state and local sales tax rate of 6.94%. And the median property tax rate is 1.61% for Nebraska and 1.53% for Iowa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds recently signed a historic tax reform for the state of Iowa \u2014&nbsp;the third major tax reform since 2018. In all, Iowans will save nearly $2 billion when all cuts are implemented. The process will take a few years, with the eventual goal of a flat rate for individual income taxes. There are currently nine tax brackets with a top rate of 8.53%, but starting in 2023, there will only be four brackets, with three in 2024, two in 2025, and one flat rate of just 3.9% in 2026! Plus, Iowa\u2019s tax on retirement income will be repealed in 2023, which means all retirement income for Iowans over the age of 55 will be completely tax-free. You can get more details about this news <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/taxrelief.org\/iowa-vs-nebraska\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unemployment Rate + Job Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Work-4.jpg\" alt=\"Omaha vs. Council Bluffs Living | Job Opportunities\" class=\"wp-image-84452 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 850px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 850\/568;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>From an employment perspective, both Omaha and Council Bluffs are a great place to be \u2014&nbsp;especially in the age of remote work. After all, Omaha\/Council Bluffs was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestplaces.net\/docs\/studies\/americas_top_relocate_cities.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">named the #3 Best City to Relocate to in America<\/a> for its economic stability. This impressive ranking was due to the cities\u2019 low unemployment rates, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/eag\/eag.ne_omaha_msa.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">which according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a> are currently at 2.6%, which is almost a whole point less than the national average of 3.5%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the hometown of billionaire and businessman Warren Buffett, Omaha attracts businesses of all kinds. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/journalstar.com\/fortune-500-and-1-000-companies-in-omaha\/collection_9b876632-b405-5215-b532-d6a6267de668.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Omaha area is home to seven companies among the Fortune 500 and 1,000<\/a>. The four Fortune 500 companies in Omaha include Berkshire Hathaway, Union Pacific Railroad, Mutual of Omaha Insurance, and Kiewit Corporation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As such, many Council Bluffs residents choose to work in Omaha, making the short commute across the river each day. And with so many remote or \u201chybrid\u201d opportunities available, your place of work just might be your spare bedroom!<\/p>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outdoor Recreation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Omaha and Council Bluffs are surrounded by a serene landscape of rolling plains and cornfields. As such, much of the region is wild and free, packed with green space just waiting to be explored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/guide-nebraskas-national-state-parks-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nebraska has a variety of national and state parks<\/a>, including some beautiful green spaces not far from Omaha. The 1,400-acre <a href=\"https:\/\/fontenelleforest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fontenelle Forest<\/a> in Bellevue has hiking trails, a nature center, children\u2019s camps, picnic facilities and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/outdoornebraska.gov\/mahoney\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eugene T. Mahoney State Park<\/a> is home to an aquatic center and indoor playground, hiking and biking trails, a treetop ropes course, an observation tower, an indoor rock climbing wall, sledding, ice skating and the Peter Kiewit Lodge. And located a few miles from both Lincoln and Omaha, <a href=\"http:\/\/outdoornebraska.gov\/platteriver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Platte River State Park<\/a> is known for its magnificent waterfall, scenic hiking and biking trails, and dual observation towers featuring views of the Platte River Basin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Council Bluffs is home to a number of exceptional parks as well, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.councilbluffs-ia.gov\/2451\/Tom-Hanafan-Rivers-Edge-Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tom Hanafan River\u2019s Edge Park<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iowadnr.gov\/Places-to-Go\/State-Parks\/Iowa-State-Parks\/Lake-Manawa-State-Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake Manawa State Park<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.councilbluffs-ia.gov\/2179\/Fairmount-Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fairmount Park<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.councilbluffs-ia.gov\/2177\/Bayliss-Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bayliss Park<\/a>, and many more. But if you\u2019re willing to drive a little, there are even more outdoor recreation destinations to visit throughout western Iowa, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pottconservation.com\/parks\/hitchcock_nature_center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hitchcock Nature Center<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iowadnr.gov\/Places-to-Go\/State-Parks\/Iowa-State-Parks\/Preparation-Canyon-State-Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Preparation Canyon State Park<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wabashtrace.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wabash Trace Nature Trail<\/a>, and more. Here, you can go hiking, fishing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/best-places-go-camping-within-2-hours-council-bluffs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">camping<\/a>, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Community-3.jpg\" alt=\"Omaha vs. Council Bluffs Living | Community\" class=\"wp-image-84450 lazyload\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 840px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 840\/560;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We can share all the statistics in the world, but at the end of the day, what\u2019s most important is the sense of community you experience \u2014&nbsp;that feeling of belonging that money just can\u2019t buy. And we\u2019re happy to report that both Omaha and Council Bluffs provide the priceless community you may be longing for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, people take the time to get to know their neighbors, ask how you\u2019re doing in the check-out line, or help you shovel your driveway after a snow storm. Since the population of both cities are relatively small, it\u2019s easy to get involved in local efforts and make a difference in the lives of those around you. This is something many major cities are not able to provide, as residents may feel like a number amidst a crowd of busy commuters. But in both Omaha and Council Bluffs, residents feel a strong sense of community \u2014&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/2022\/02\/reasons-our-agents-love-living-in-the-omaha-area\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">just ask our Realtors who have lived and worked here for years<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Convinced?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re leaning towards Omaha or Council Bluffs, you\u2019re in luck! We have a team of knowledgeable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/agent_directory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">agents<\/a> working in both cities who can assist with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home search<\/a> and help you get acclimated to the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the meantime, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/search\/view\/\/company\/on\/City\/Omaha\/PropertyStatus\/Active\/Property_Type\/503\/Rental\/0\/orderby\/days_on_market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">these homes for sale in Omaha<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/search\/view\/\/company\/on\/City\/Council%20Bluffs\/PropertyStatus\/Active\/Property_Type\/503\/Rental\/0\/orderby\/days_on_market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in Council Bluffs<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although they are just a few minutes from each other with only the Missouri River dividing them, the neighboring cities of Omaha and Council Bluffs are quite different in a lot of ways. 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