Life in Omaha

Omaha is a vibrant, culturally diverse metropolis, offering big-city attractions in a safe, small-town atmosphere. It is the most affordable place to live in the United States. Our economy is strong and growing.

Our downtown area and other unique commercial districts feature shopping, restaurants, parks, concerts, night clubs, and the finer arts.

No matter where they are from, students in Omaha find food, friends, entertainment, and places of worship that make them feel at home.

Check out some of the recognition Omaha has earned in recent years:

#1 – Best Value City (Kiplinger.com, July 2011)

#1 – America’s Most Affordable Cities (Forbes, January 2011)

#1 – Best City to Raise a Family (Kiplinger.com, May 2012)

#2 – America’s Best Cities for Business (MarketWatch, December 2010)

#3 – Places with Good Jobs and Cheap Housing (Yahoo! Finance, July 2011)

#5 – Best Cities for Young Professionals (Forbes, July 2011)

Check out all that Omaha offers in Housing, Campus, & Community.