Salary Comparison
Embalmers: Omaha vs Washington
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Omaha, NE
$49,650/yr
Washington, DC
$67,715/yr
Our recommendation: Omaha, NE
Omaha offers $331 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Omaha
Washington
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$49,650
$67,715
$18,065
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,020
$4,119
$1,099
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
79
132
-53 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,125
$3,555
$1,430
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,140
$2,180
$1,040
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$895
$564
+$331
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.42×
1.16×
+0.26×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+1
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.