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Measure OmahaNebraska, United States Remove Omaha Peoria (IL)Illinois, United States Remove Peoria (IL)
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.8 5.3
Connector Score 6.9 6.5
Safety 7.0 2.1
Affordability 7.2 7.7
Transportation 10.0 8.5
Car-free friendliness 8.5 6.0
Walkability 7.7 4.4
Things to do 6.5 5.3
Food & dining 6.2 4.2
Places to stay 6.4 5.7
Nature & outdoors 3.5 3.5
Scenic value 4.8 4.8
Family friendliness 6.9 5.9
Solo-traveler friendliness 6.4 3.7
Nightlife 5.1 4.0
Remote-work friendliness 6.2 5.8
Road-trip convenience 6.0 6.2
Train-trip convenience 7.1 7.8
Bus-trip convenience 7.2 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $135 $103
Mid-range $195 $148
Luxury $332 $238
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 93 88
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,275 $950
Median home price $245,500 $156,200
Population 489K 111K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Bus Airport Drive Train Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Omaha — 7 h 53 min details
Character
Best for Car-free travel —
Known for Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Food scene, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Live music, Family & kids
When to go Peak: During the College World Series and Ber… —

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