Why People REGRET Moving to Omaha, Nebraska

[@DavidMatney]

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[@GaryArmstrongmacgh]

WE DON'T! WE COME HERE BECAUSE WE'RE POOR.

[@DENMARKIZZY]

YES

[@ryankenyon5010]

This is probably the most honest video on the topic on KZbin.

[@DavidMatney]

Ryan, thanks for the kinds words and for taking the time to comment.

[@crystalbluepersuasion1027]

I was stationed at Offutt, AFB back in 1981. I came from a base in California. I have to say it was a pleasant surprise because I like Omaha better than any place I’ve ever lived.

[@DavidMatney]

I am glad you enjoyed your time at Offutt. Thank you for your service!

[@johnwick4863]

Moved to Omaha 5 years ago from Louisiana and I love it here. The winter sucks but everything else is fantastic.

[@DavidMatney]

@Johnwick that is great to hear! What was your impression of Omaha before you moved here?

[@JeremyMcIntyre-v1n]

Get geared up it's not so bad. I worked outside everyday for 15 years. There is about 1 week a year that is legit cold. And now they have heated vest, gloves, and socks.

[@PenSteel-ih8qr]

I spent 30 years in the army , been on every continent in the world, when I retired I came back to Bellevue (where I grew up) back in the 80s!!

[@DavidMatney]

Thank you for your service!

[@Naniamania3]

#1 Taxes, taxes, taxes. Also…the insane costs of registering vehicles, much higher than normal insurance costs, one of the few states that will tax SS income, one of the only states that will tax out-of-state trust incomes, and on and on on the financial side. Your $ does not go as far in NE. That’s why you see so many vehicles in town registered to South Dakota (look up that loophole). And before you try to tell me I’m wrong, talk to an accountant, a CPA, a wealth manager, and a financial advisor. There’s a lot to like about living in Nebraska, but it is the pickpocket state.

[@DavidMatney]

Facts! Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@Naniamania3]

Thanks for putting the video together! The other thing to be aware of is that the school system is very overhyped. it’s good but it’s not world-class as they advertise. Look at the spend per student versus other states and look at the results. Omaha is extraordinarily expensive to live in because it has to subsidize the rest of the state. I was born and raised in New York. Same parallel. Upstate New York pays for the city. If you’re thinking about moving here, do the math and talk to some experts. You will be in for sticker shock. All the best!

[@timstewart5227]

I’d love to move to Nebraska but the taxes are insane

[@chase.austin]

THIS. I would love a video explaining why and how Nebraska has made itself one of the highest taxed states to live in. The car registration is a highway robbery- it’s insane. Zero reason for that. Restaurant tax, the double taxing, property and income tax. I’m from west Texas and Nebraska is so ridiculously heavy on taxes and I can take the argument that there’s not a lot of areas for revenue generation for the state. It’s limited but the car registration is completely out of this world. I remember reading that Nebraska increased taxes to get out bankruptcy but they never went back after their financial position improved. Of course. What I don’t understand is how everyone is ok with it here. I grew up paying $60 to get registration and inspection done. I pay $600 here. Make it make sense

[@Naniamania3]

@@chase.austinindeed! We’ve never paid what we pay here in vehicle registration, insurance, etc., and I’ve lived in many of the “most expensive cities” in the US. Recently we moved my 100-year-old father to a memory care across the river to Council Bluffs. We moved him to Omaha from NY (where I’m originally from) when my mom died in 2015. His money came from his accounts in New York. Nebraska is the only state that taxes out of state money the way he was being taxed. After getting hit with an $11,000 tax bill last year for a 100 year old man with dementia, we moved him to Council Bluffs. He will pay zero taxes in 2024. Check out what’s going on currently with the mayor’s budget. It’s insanity and then there’s Pillen’s “plan” to lower property taxes without actually having a plan. All he’s doing is shuffling the deck chairs. He’ll make up the money someplace else with other taxes. But make no mistake…his farm out West will be a beneficiary of his new “plan”.

[@Azf12]

Being a young person myself, I considered Omaha as one of the states to move to. Personally, the more low-key a city, the better. Being able to comfortably afford things is a major bonus and yes, it was a massive adjustment moving from LA, but I consider the pace to be quite nice, especially considering traffic isn't nearly as dense and everything seems a lot more tranquil (when it's not storming)

[@mistymaclean557]

$1300 a month for a studio. Almost 3k to rent a mid size home. Our taxes are $8k a year.

[@joecampbell2496]

Nebraska = State

[@timnewman1172]

The Omaha metro area is NOT Nebraska... without it, the state would be East Wyoming.

[@tracyschmidt7929]

Not true. From central NE so that’s elitist and we would say the other way. NE could be everything except Omaha if we had to

[@aortega9537]

Wait, wait, wait. Most of the items on this list are what make Omaha/NE great! Exactly what people SHOULD be seeking when moving here.

[@DavidMatney]

That gives me an idea for another video! Stay tuned and thanks for the comment.

[@MontChevalier]

...what? Are you serious? Or are you friggin crazy?

[@CMV314]

What people "should" do is for them to decide for themselves.

[@AyatollahOfDahmsistan]

I’m from Iowa. I love Nebraska.

[@Rockin4D]

Californians just discovered Nebraska and have doubled and tripled the cost of living since 2017 by flooding in and buying everything with cash.

[@tacobannana6628]

prop taxes are unsustainable, and mayor stothert keeps pushing for downtown development and no one really even uses downtown, meanwhile roads are trashed.

[@ricardocarvalho1235]

Everything that you said is true but I really don't care about none of them I'm just enjoying the live in here nice and easy that's the main reason why that i moved and I just moved from New Jersey so I want a safe place for my family and trust me I always have fun with family and friends around the house and i was a surfer and I really don't mind not being around the beach i just want to be safe and enjoy my family and friends and make barbecue on the weekends i don't care when people were telling me that Omaha is a boring state great for them like that i don't have to see stupid people around me 😂😂

[@DavidMatney]

Awesome! Ricardo, I always enjoy reading your comments. I am glad you are enjoying "The Good Life" here in Nebraska!

[@ricardocarvalho1235]

Not only the great life but the great doctors everything is going great thank you again for another great video

[@DavidMatney]

@@ricardocarvalho1235 Thanks for the kind words.

[@Electrodexify]

Agreed, all the crazies can stay at NYC or Chicago, so much mental illness in those places!

[@patriciawadas6260]

Yes, free beauty and activities! This is what I miss from where I moved from. There are no beaches, foothills, mountains, hollers and the river… nothing even close to the Mississippi in many areas for good fishing, skiing or little coves/islands to park your boat on a beach like area and swim around. No free fun beautiful activities … really at all. The humidity, not like there’s a Padre Island to help with that issue. Winters aren’t like Colorado, sunny snowy skiing days, more like dirty freezing windy gloom. Not like Colorado where it cools down at night with no humidity. So the best you get is a short stormy spring and a short fall … this can vary either way too. My husband is born and bred Nebraska, all over 100 year homesteaders! So this is why I live in Nebraska … you just make the best of it.

[@Whytemonkee]

I regret one thing about moving to Omaha 10 years ago from NYC. I wish I would of moved here 25 years earlier.

[@DavidMatney]

Awesome! Thanks for the comment.

[@jimroscovius]

We live in Sioux City, IA, and we love visiting Omaha. The shopping, the zoo, Old Market, and the Outlets in Gretna are must-stops. Day trips and weekend trip are both great!! California sucks big time. Couldn't pay me enough to live there.

[@industrialathlete6096]

DITTO!

[@markoo4728]

Love, love CA. Weather in CA is incredible and people are accepting of others. It is simply a BEAUTIFUL state. CA’s economy rivals that of many countries--a thriving $3.5 TRILLION. Compare that to NE GDP of $150 Billion. CA’s 40 million people is a lot of people but let’s talk about Nebraska’s many problems caused somewhat by its rural/urban split and that 2/3ds of the 2 million people living in the state live in 2 cities on the east side of the state? The failure in traffic planning and retrofitting roads post-neighborhood development is just sad. It’s true people drive on two-lane roads without shoulders for years after purchasing in new development. 20-25 yrs is a long time. And talk about the inability to get ANYWHERE without a traffic light every few feet. I mean, try 6 in a one mile stretch! Traffic frustration is a real problem and drivers are horrific and dangerous to others on the road. Nebraska has its problems …including intolerance of those perceived to be ‘different’, the failure to enforce traffic laws for the driving public, and ‘noise’. TEXTING while driving--one of the most incomprehensible violation of public safety. And let’s not forget, the LARGE (gigantic) pickup trucks threatening to run over the top of you on the only expressway/ and limited interstate system. These horrifically large (and loud) vehicles also race through neighborhoods above the 25 mph speed limits violating noise statutes. So yes CA has problems but let’s look in our own backyard before noting another state that has a lot going for it. Just saying. Acknowledge our own problems before suggesting another state has more.

[@tracybuhr9481]

I am originally from Lincoln, NE. But I have been to Omaha, NE. a lot. I am a Nebraskan Through & Through.

[@jeremesmith9266]

Hello from Lincoln!

[@ericballi4701]

This is a great and accurate list David. I would also mention the wind under the category of weather. Omaha, like a lot of Great Plains cities, is often quite windy. Almost to the point of annoyance. Additionally, not a lot of vegetation, such as trees. I noticed a striking difference once I moved to Northern Virginia, where we have a plethora of trees and wooded areas, even in the suburbs. Also, there isn't enough cleaning/upkeep of the highways. Always a lot of dirt and debris piling up along the barricade dividers. And in general, the city streets are not very well taken care of. They allow them to get in considerable disrepair before a resurfacing.

[@DavidMatney]

Eric, you bring up some fantastic points especially with the wind! Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@mikekennedy9817]

You lived in Omaha? We have mature trees every where. This city is very hilly and wind is not constant.

[@dw309]

I think the "lack of diversity" comment is unnecessary. Everyone knows what you really mean. When you travel to Japan do you also criticize that there are too many Japanese people?

[@Paul-u9b6g]

We lack diversity like crazy. That is what so many people think we are stuck in a time from long ago.

[@brianc9374]

It's odd when they speak of diversity.....they mean black, sometimes Hispanic. Why don't Asians and white people count? If a neighborhood is 90% back it's diverse. If it's 50% white, 40% asian.....it lacks diversity.

[@phredphlintstone6455]

​@@Paul-u9b6g we do? Huh, I'm going to tell my native American friends, along with my black friends and while I'm at it, my latino and Asian friends

[@THESpanishFly-o5z]

Property taxes

[@adamlowry8687]

We have a large African American and Hispanic community here…in my senior year in high school in 2009 it was dame near a 50-50 split of white and African American students. Other parts of Nebraska not so much but Omaha is diverse.

[@Hellome66]

As military family we just got an order to move to Elkhorn/ Omaha. Our report day is early week of March - means we have to leave Orlando, fl very soon for settling. I’m nervous about moving up there in the middle of winter with my 3, 6 years old. I hope this move we will have more luck finding houses and less crisis comparing to Orlando, fl 2 year ago which people started to move down to fl and we can’t competed to get a place. Our station before fl was Kirksville, mo - we were stuck in the hotel in the middle of winter for almost 2 months because housing crisis after covid hit. For Omaha, this will be our last move. As wife/mom, I wish we don’t have to move in the middle of winter. I love outwest but I dread to pull my 6 years old kindergarten out of school in middle of school year. They (military) often say family comes first but with my 15 years of experience as a spouse I don’t feel that way.

[@DavidMatney]

First, let me say "Thank you" for you and your family's sacrifice when it comes to what you have to deal with when it comes to military service. Depending on your price point, it is a much different market compared to the market of the pandemic. It is still a seller's market, but it is nowhere near the market back then. Have you had the opportunity to visit Omaha yet? Is there anything I can do to assist you in your move? If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call. I will do my best to direct you to the right direction. My cell is 402-490-6771.

[@Hellome66]

Thank you I appreciate the response. No, we haven’t have chance to visit the town but heard some good/ bad things about it. One of our friend ended up really love it and decided to retire there after all the moving..very very interesting!!

[@DavidMatney]

@@Hellome66 I have heard many families do the same thing after their service and decide to retire in the Omaha area. Let me know if I can be of any service in any way. I think you will be pleasantly surprised with the Omaha area. (I might be a tad biased) Thanks again for leaving a comment.

[@mikekennedy9817]

Omaha is a great place to raise a family and the schools are great. Millard and Elkhorn schools are excellent

[@Hellome66]

Hello! So we ended up renting. Realized if to buy our final bill will be too high after interest rate + local tax (at the moment). We got our place 7 min from base and walking distance to school (big point) Yes! I’ve learn many good schools/ parks/ indoor activities around for kids and that I’m so excited. If weather allow for big haul then see y’all this early Feb.😃

[@lukazszudarski2527]

I’ve been to Omaha a lot personally I like the city. My 2 biggest problems with Omaha is there’s no direct flights from Chicago to there. Everything closes early was trying to get Runza at 9 and it was closed.

[@DavidMatney]

Excellent points! I did not realize there were no direct flights from Chicago to Omaha. Thanks for the comment.

[@mikekennedy9817]

That is total BS we have over 10 flights nonstop to Chicago and we hit both airports

[@DavidMatney]

@@mikekennedy9817 Good to know. Thanks for the clarification.

[@lukazszudarski2527]

@@DavidMatney I couldn't find one? What airlines provide this?

[@DavidMatney]

@@lukazszudarski2527 I am not sure, I would have to research it.

[@princeboodle]

I've moved to Omaha after living in NYC and Boston for years, and I agree with everything you said. Well put together 👏🏻

[@DavidMatney]

Thanks for the comment.

[@jaimealvaradosalaverry1080]

Good information, thank you!

[@DavidMatney]

Thank you!

[@butcherpete2286]

My family does NOT regret moving here. The only thing I don't like is some of my coworkers. And who doesn't dislike some of their coworkers. Cities great, lots of support, lots of family friendly things to do and most importantly a stable economy

[@DavidMatney]

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@darrelldarrell1447]

Please stay in CA we don't need that here.

[@jeffreyhughes7107]

My question is how thick do you have to be to not know the differences between SoCal and Omaha before moving there. Omaha sounds wonderful to me and southern California is nice but too pricey among other things. I have no words for someone who couldn’t figure out that N stood for Nebraska. We have a stereotype of people from NY that move here (NC) and are always talking how much better NY is.

[@LoTech77]

You nailed it! Moved from L.A. to Omaha in 2018 and I would have to say that this video is 100% accurate on what to expect.

[@DavidMatney]

Thanks!

[@mcphizzle66]

Moved to Omaha from Mississippi about 10 years ago and I absolutely LOVE this city.

[@DavidMatney]

That is great to hear! What do you like most? Thanks for the comment.

[@kevinsmith6647]

For what you say as regrets I call positives. After living in many other cities is what drew us back to where both my wife and me are from. Omaha is a great town and the traffic here is nothing. Enjoyed the point of view though. Oh but the roads stink. 😂

[@Peyto23]

"Nebraska, it's not for everyone" native for my whole life and its not too bad. Just don't move to a big city and you will be fine...however get used to driving 45 minutes to anything in any part of Nebraska. Even in Oma it is 30+ minutes to what you want. The sprawl is out of hand and no one cares to actually fix it.

[@cameronjohnson7]

“All four seasons in a week…” 😂 🎯

[@VinnyXCaliber]

I've lived in Chicago, LA, Atlanta, Huntsville and Wisconsin Dells. Omaha's winter is rough, taxes are lame and roads are terrible but there's a lot of pros that outweigh compared to other places. Its a self sustained economy, island city, ppl are the friendliest most welcoming, lots of stuff to do and generally feel safe everywhere i go. Its nice cuz (in California especially) there's not really shady characters randomly walking around everywhere that i feel like i gotta be looking over my shoulder just getting a coffee at Panera. Google maps has been my best friend since im new here but this town has everything i need and is great, looking forward to finding a good job here and sticking around 😄

[@DavidMatney]

That is fantastic to hear! I am glad you are happy and that you found your new home.

[@dgrn101]

I live in Columbus and very few people around here follow the speed limit and many other traffic laws.

[@DavidMatney]

Thanks for the heads up for when I go to Columbus. Thanks for the comment.

[@AnswersFromJenesis]

I moved to Omaha one year ago almost exactly. I love most things about Omaha, but the number one bad thing on my list are the roads. Why can’t Omaha fix the roads?

[@DavidMatney]

That is a great question!

[@rogerbruce2896]

Can you do a video on Lincoln? Are there places to live between the 2 cities so you get the best of both worlds?

[@DavidMatney]

I can, however, it is outside my normal market. What topics or what would you like me to cover?

[@carterpritchard5063]

The supernovas games are so fun to go to and their was a massive audience for every home game

[@weirdguy564]

I am from Minnesota, and now live around Lincoln, NE. The biggest flaw I saw was the lack of outdoors activities. Minnesota has lakes to go fishing, both in winter and in summer. Nebraska doesn't. Now, there are no swarms of mosquitoes that goes along with the lakes, but there just doesn't seem to be a lot of things to go see or do outdoors.

[@DavidMatney]

I have to agree with you! I fished Ottertail Lake as a kid, and nothing compares to the fishing available in that area of Minnesota. Thanks for the comment.

[@mxmarvin]

Having spent time in 49 of the 50 states and also been fortunate enough to travel the world, I would rank Omaha right up there with one of my favorite cities. Very distinct neighborhoods, great food choices and a plethora of entertainment options. The new Gene Lehey Mall spans 72 acres and is right in the heart of downtown.

[@DavidMatney]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Just curious, what state have you not visited yet?

[@oxyygin]

Relocating to Nebraska from Los Angeles. Got a job at Eppley Airfield as an aircraft mechanic. Renting out an apartment while I get used to Omaha and maybe buy a house in the future. Going to rent out my current home to my brother

[@DavidMatney]

Congratulations on the new job! I am excited to see the new terminal in the next few years!

[@MrPinoCavallo]

I was there last year for the Berkshire Meeting. I think it's a nice place with a good mix of families and young people. What I didn't like was that park at the riverfront whose green areas were littered with goose droppings.

[@DavidMatney]

I completely understand. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@Thekulprit92]

People from cali learned we dont put up with their bs here in nebraska

[@ConStins70]

I am from Southern California...my grandparents are from Nebraska, grew up with Cornhusker everything. No shock there. I am in North Platte, and like the quiet. Tired of liberal insanity. If only there wasn't a nasty slaughterhouse, I would buy a home.

[@aalekhine5109]

Omaha is a very solid mid-sized city. I'd say we are the Toyota Corolla of cities! And I'll take that for the price and quality!

[@DavidMatney]

Love the analogy! Thanks for the comment.

[@tacobannana6628]

omaha is super blue now, city council pete festerson is pushing for a 15 minute city.

[@helendropinski3754]

Vote to keep it red, people!

[@nnonotnow]

Voted blue and 2020 and Omaha about blue in 2024

[@themoose70]

My son & new daughter-in-law ( early 20s) thinking of settling there after college. My son is pursuing actuary and has heard Omaha is a big center of the insurance industry and there would likely be jobs there and dil wants to be a school teacher. There are interested as they believe they can quickly buy a house and raise a family there. She has family in KS & NE so those connections would exist. The big question for me ( as a lifelong New Yawkah!) is how I will like it if I decide to move and be close to them if they settle there....

[@DavidMatney]

Great question! I think Omaha is a great place to raise a family, and we have lots of opportunities. I honestly think you might be pleasantly surprised. You might want to give us a visit to see if it would be a good fit. Once you are here, you will get used to the weather and the higher taxes. Overall, I think the good outweighs the bad. Thanks for the comment, and best of luck to your son.

[@themoose70]

@@DavidMatney I will! next time I visit my daughter-in-law's family who live in Lawrence, KS & Dakota City, NE!

[@jamesbarnes9504]

So what you really listed are reasons FOR moving to Omaha.

[@oma_gunner]

The roads are a disaster and property taxes are killer! this yr 2024 tornadoes hit too in the city limits!

[@joecampbell2496]

Shitty roads and weather aren’t conditions exclusive to Omaha.

[@Jewel5912]

Comparing to CA? Or Florida? I think Omaha has everything you say it doesn’t…but you aren’t noticing it by comparing it to over populated cities. Diversity? Visit Benson high school. Food options, so many you could try a different restaurant every day. Pace of life? Love it. It’s perfect for families. How about higher education? Don’t compare to CA…that’s an insult!

[@NYG5]

if people need "diversity" so bad they can just go to literally any state. I appreciate the diversity of a place that is actually a change of pace in that it looks like it actually has roots and isn't the Tower of Babel

[@teraalejandre2647]

It is way too windy! Husker football fans can be really annoying especially when their team stinks. Property taxes are ridiculous! Road construction is crazy here and takes way too long.

[@1912papa]

That is why we are moving to Florida.

[@NancyEngel-m5f]

Lincoln is bad at those irems you said too! Lincoln does not have the infrastructure to grow.

[@2528drevas]

Then leave. Nobody will miss you.

[@dennishansel9526]

Well done. One winter the sons of our California transplant neighbors considered burning a stack of car tires to promote global warming. It doesn't take a week to enjoy all four seasons, it can happen in one day.

[@aarontaylor6685]

I love Omaha! This video just popped up on my feed. Here's an odd coincidence: I used to work at PrintOvations and used to design signs/cards for you! I remember you came into the office a few times! Great video, David!

[@DavidMatney]

Thank you! I miss you guys! Thanks for the kind words and for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it.

[@eoleol4750]

My question for you. Are you from Omaha? What do you do for a living? If you don't mind me asking.

[@DavidMatney]

@eoleol4750 Yes, I am a local Realtor here in Omaha.

[@eoleol4750]

@@DavidMatney Mr. David Matney. I appreciate you making this video. But my question was for @aarontaylor6685. I wanted to know his experience living in Omaha.

[@DavidMatney]

Sorry about that.

[@paulettechatman4604]

I'm from New York raise,moved to Omaha ,travel around 🇺🇲 Omaha is good place.❤

[@Truthhunter]

good video

[@DavidMatney]

Thank you!

[@heyson360]

Some of the highest taxes in the country.

[@DavidMatney]

Unfortunately, you are correct! Are you from Nebraska?

[@heyson360]

@@DavidMatney Arizona, moved to NE a few years back. I like it out here, but the taxes are outrageous coming from a conservative rural state.

[@DavidMatney]

@@heyson360 I completely understand. We are a red state but we tax you like a blue state. Every election cycle we hear lots of talk about reducing taxes yet nothing happens. The restaurant tax put in place a decade ago was supposed to be "temporary." There is nothing more permanent in life than a temporary tax. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@duanebouchard8736]

there are No taxes on food, and as for for other taxes , it is much the same as St Louis

[@Ride-free1]

Only thing I have to say is that traffic is either slow or very fast and there’s less weather when within what I call the omadome because not much weather happens in the omadome so about from Omaha to papillon maybe a bit less there’s some what less severe weather

[@guyincognito1431]

Here is what I learned from this video: I'm exactly the kind of person who should move to Omaha and your clients are very much not. Stay in California if want California.

[@Fullcollapse1]

If you don't wanna be bored out your mind don't move to Nebraska

[@ushistory8676]

Good Job highlighting the nit-picking negatives - Keep your 'clients' from California, New York, etc, where they are - we don't need them here. We've lived here for over 30 years, and wouldn't move anywhere else. See the positive comments below.

[@gregdavis19]

Eppley Airfield is in the works, and should be Eppley International in a few years. As for tornadoes, you filmed this about 6 months too early, ha!

[@almartin4]

My dad was career Air Force. He retired after 26 years of active duty in 1972. (as CMSG) His duty assignments with Armed Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS) were: Most of these bases are gone now... 1949-50 Roswell AFB ( I was born in Boston) 1951-54 Loring AFB {kindergarten), (Lived in Presque Isle) 1955-1957 Ramey AFB (1st to 3rd grade) 1958-1961 Offutt AFB (4th to 6th) (lived in capehart area) 1962-1965 Loring AFB (7th to 9th) Kennedy Assassination 1965 -1966 Clark AFB (10th plus) 1967-1968/69 Andrews AFB (11th to 12th) In Omaha I attended Bellevue Junior High School: can remember the wonderful turkey sandwiches at lunch. Also remember the winters were cold and the plains flat. If you ran away from home; they could watch for two days before chasing you! The Air Police spent a lot of time keeping the kids from doing stupid things but we kept trying. I will have to go back for a visit. Regards

[@DavidMatney]

Thanks for taking the time to comment and we appreciate your dad's service to our country. You would be shocked at the growth of Bellevue now from back then. Just curious, where do live now?

[@almartin4]

@@DavidMatney In the exotic city of Laurel (Maryland) halfway between District of Columbia and Baltimore. Regards

[@marlinderwall8873]

All you need to do is show the property tax schedule.

[@DavidMatney]

@@marlinderwall8873 Facts! Thanks for the comment.

[@Tychal79]

5:03 I was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, and I commented on that person's video. One male actually responded saying that I should move to Birmingham, Detroit, or Washington DC and I see what he wqs saying. I can see why there might be a lack of diversity.

[@wokedragon3211]

What about Des Moines it's bigger than omaha just wondering why it wasn't mentioned when you went through large cities

[@DavidMatney]

Point taken. I could have mentioned Des Moines and Lincoln, NE. The population of Des Moines, IA is 211,034 and the population of Lincoln, NE is 292,627. My thought process was major metropolitan cities with a larger population than Omaha. Thanks for the comment.

[@gregbrown4522]

Des Moines has less than half the population of Omaha, what are you talking about

[@atraceintime6705]

I had to move to Omaha from the panhandle of Nebraska because my house burned down and have hated almost everyday I have lived here in Omaha. I went from a conservative part of our state to a liberal part. Crazy is the difference between the two. Homeless are a huge problems and cops that don’t do anything to people who break the law. I live in downtown and it gets scarier every week. There is a stabbing or shooting almost everyday in Omaha. It’s so common for homeless to break into our building and nothing is done. Most chat with themselves and some I have watched fist fight with themselves. Every crazy driver lives here so I don’t know where you drive but I think not one understand a four way stop and clearly they have never read a driving manual. It is always common for people to hit the gas on yellow lights and it never matters how long it’s been yellow resulting in people going when red more often than not. I will be moving as soon as possible to a place where crazy is not the norm. But when you remove God from society that’s hard to find.

[@davidwhite5858]

Looks to me like you visit the well renowned city for the restaurants it has. The weather keeps us in shape and we enjoy the four seasons here. Go to California and brag about it . I’m sure you can sell your real estate there.

[@DavidMatney]

You are 100% correct! I love to eat, and I definitely need to hit the gym! I can't argue with the beautiful weather in California. However, some parts of the state are just too congested, housing is too unaffordable, and in my opinion, the state leadership does nothing to solve some of the challenges facing the state. In fact, I think the state's leadership is making many of the problems worse. Thanks for the comment.

[@mbeacom21]

I've travelled all over the world and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. I think the complaints about living in Omaha are from people who just want something else. Like saying the problem with vanilla ice cream is that it's not chocolate. It's not really the fault of the ice cream that you like something else. That's perfectly ok. What you list as complaints I would list as assets. I love the Omaha airport (you can park your car and be boarding in

[@NYG5]

how's living in the areas outside the city?

[@mbeacom21]

@@NYG5 People seem to like it. Lots of people move outside town. Go out and build and grab an acre. Considering what you get it's pretty affordable and taxes are better out in the outlying counties. And you can still be in town in 20 minutes and probably still have access to good schools.

[@RelocatetoOmaha]

Overall I think Omaha is a great place to live. Thats why I moved here.

[@poppinpenelope6893]

Born and raised here. This is all true!!!

[@DavidMatney]

Thanks for the comment.

[@clayed3311]

5 months later 80 tornadoes in one afternoon.

[@PenSteel-ih8qr]

California to Nebraska 😂😂😂 that's a culture shock (no beaches) no woke politics😮

[@DavidMatney]

Thanks for the comment.

[@Alladin02]

I love the no woke politic part

[@tacobannana6628]

thanks for the video

[@DavidMatney]

You're welcome

[@2528drevas]

I love Omaha overall, but we are looking for a new house in central Florida because of taxes here primarily.

[@OC2OMAHA]

Houses are affordable and there are plenty of jobs. Life is good thank God. I do miss the Golden State especially during snow season.

[@DavidMatney]

That is true, especially when comparing Nebraska to California. Welcome to Nebraska and Go Big Red!

[@ethansoderstrom8287]

It took me quite a bit of getting used to from Seattle.

[@DavidMatney]

What was the thing that surprised you the most about Omaha?

[@ethansoderstrom8287]

@DavidMatney Almost all that you have covered. In recent times, I noticed there isn't as many people living along the streets in Omaha.

[@jmd111669]

My out of state friends don't understand Nebraska Nice. They expect things like bumping into each other and grunting, or not waiving the other car through the intersection. He we say excuse me, and typically give other consideration.

[@DavidMatney]

100% Thanks for the comment!

[@3YMary]

Well, the cons are: 1. no direct flights to most places, so you either have to a. pay over $200-$300+ for a flight anywhere b. drive to denver or chicago for a hub c. limit your travels to iowa/kansas or other bordering states. 2. Everything closes early except quick trip, and they are not on every corner. 3. Very conservative (I'll leave that there.) 4. IT'S TOO COLD. The cold weather season seems hardly bearable if you've just moved here. Natives don't like it, but they gotten use to it. It can get disrespectfully cold here, seriously. 5. The used car market seems overpriced to me 6. Not alot to do compared to big cities. PROS: 1. Nice looking people 2. Lots of interracial couples 3. Mostly everything is affordable (housing, buses, groceries, etc) 4. Seems to be a church on every corner. 5. Good drivers/traffic flow 6. Sensible people for the most part (especially when compared to big cities)

[@DavidMatney]

Excellent points! Thanks for the comment.

[@Earth1218]

A lot of these are spot on. The airport is small and doesn’t offer a lot of destinations. You end up connecting through Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis, or Denver to get to most places. And there is nowhere decent to eat or grab a drink when you’re waiting for your flight. Unless you only like Scooters or grocery store grade deli food. The last time I was in town, I was surprised that nearly EVERY restaurant closes at 9:00 p.m. I guess after living in a bigger city for several years I forgot that. I definitely appreciate being able to head out at 11:00 p.m. or midnight for dinner and still having good options. The lack of activities and amenities versus bigger cities is a drag. No major league sports teams, theater/entertainment districts, amusement parks, major attractions, etc. Once you’ve done the zoo and the Old Market, your options dwindle fast. However, Omaha is a very nice, clean, manageable city where you can have an easy, peaceful life. It’s an affordable and pleasant place to raise a family (Other than the weather. That does suck). Big cities, small cities, small towns. There are trade offs for all of them.

[@Tony-lc5xo]

Hard to build a snowman in 50 mph winds.

[@DavidMatney]

True!

[@Wilcoxurbanhomestead5260]

Hopefully out of here in about a year and a half. Btw it doesn’t get that cold here anymore, spring is the worst season, summers are getting hotter

[@helendropinski3754]

Yes Nebraska is a RED state and want to keep it that way. GO BIG RED!

[@DavidMatney]

GO BIG RED! Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@lynnr33]

Yeah, I don’t think you have anything to worry about. 🙄

[@mikewaggoner4515]

Many people from Des Moines go to Omaha for entertainment that we don’t have and many people from Omaha go to Des Moines for what you don’t have 😂

[@caseydoingthings]

You definitely forgot crime. There are parts of Omaha that are a little bit more than sketchy. I moved to Nebraska from California a few years ago, and although it does feel generally way more safe, there are still some areas of Omaha I would avoid.

[@aWorkerThatCared]

mt crescent hasnt been open in years.

[@DavidMatney]

It is still open. I know ownership has changed hands a few times but it is still open. The ski place in Nebraska, the one between Omaha and Lincoln closed many years ago. Thanks for the comment.

[@LvBenji89]

How about Lincoln ??

[@DavidMatney]

Great question! I grew up and live in Omaha, so I can speak with more authority when it comes to Omaha. I have a friend who is in Lincoln, you might want to explore her content: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqLdk5ithKmjjZYsi=brj-nXiHf5LjONK4 Thanks for the comment.

[@Bumblebee.lyrics]

I feel like we just make these videos to keep people out lol

[@DavidMatney]

Thanks for the comment.

[@helendropinski3754]

I hope so!

[@k4r1os]

Nailed it! Just moved in November from Tampa, FL. Ready to move back. Omaha is not for me.

[@dnl1419]

what do you think about it? I'm thinking about going there, I live in Tampa FL now.

[@DavidMatney]

I think it depends on what is most important to you. Are you looking for a great place to raise a family? Are you looking for something more affordable with great quality of life? Are you looking for a great sense of community? Omaha DOES have alot to offer and overall in my opinion the GOOD does outweigh the bad.

[@PaulPavloPablo]

What don't you like about living in Omaha?

[@andrewhodge6447]

Everyone still bring up 90s corn cornhuskers it is super annoying.

[@DavidMatney]

I am guilty as charged. Thanks for the comment.

[@NickHolum]

If you can get to Minneapolis in 5 hours I’d love to know your secret!

[@DavidMatney]

@NickHolum My secret would be to let my wife drive and me taking a nap! 🤣 Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@JohnBarton-l2c]

The best thing about Nebraska is Bruce Springsteen‘s album.

[@MikeGillett58]

Having grown up in "Cali", I perfer Nebraska without a question. I have two earned Masters degrees from schools in "Southern Cali" (USC and Fuller Theological Seminary) both excellent schools. They have chain resturants in Cali but not a single Runza. Why would anyone live where there were no Runza? Out of the 8 million people and a few live people in Cali why? True Southern California has the Dodgers but you can always jump on a plane if you want to see a real game or even turn on the TV. I prefer living out of the big city of Oamha such as 30 miles North or for you Southern Cali folks about a 15 minute drive.

[@evinscorcia9775]

Omaha's zoo is weirdly always in renovation anymore

[@DavidMatney]

I agree. I think they are always looking to improve. Thanks for the comment.

[@mikekennedy9817]

Just finished a major multi million dollar project@@DavidMatney

[@mxmarvin]

Alaska is the only state I haven't visited

[@mmachula1]

I love how you smile after you're done with each point 😂

[@DavidMatney]

Someone else commented about that awhile back, now I notice too. I guess it is better than frowning? If it makes you smile too then I am going to take that as a win! Thanks for the comment. 🙂

[@hawkeyemihawk2112]

Kinda creepy! Come Omaha lil people!

[@truefranck]

Couldn't agree more with the list. 😅

[@DavidMatney]

@@truefranck Thanks!

[@ImNotOceanz]

I live in Omaha not by choice but because the military said so and honestly it’s just too far removed from everything I don’t mind the city but if I wanna do anything not involving Omaha I have to drive at least an hour

[@Rysie4Youtube]

The smile before the transition 😂😂

[@DavidMatney]

😀

[@douglascarlson1169]

The future of a more diverse Omaha looks very bright.. my daughter just graduated from Central high school which is ranked in the top 50 of most diverse schools in America with over 75 different languages spoken.. 😮.. go down to south Omaha on a Saturday night and you’ll find a food truck that represents a different Latino country of about every origin you can dream of..

[@DavidMatney]

Completely agree! Omaha is not the Omaha of 30 years ago. I did not know Central had 75 different languages spoken. Did you know Warren Buffett graduated from Central? On a side note, one of my favorite food trucks in South O is the corner lot around 24th and O Street. They serve hot dogs wrapped in bacon! They are delicious! Thanks for the comment.

[@jasondouglas152]

Sioux falls , sd is way better

[@DavidMatney]

Thanks for the comment. In your opinion, what are top 3 things you like about Sioux Falls?

[@jasondouglas152]

@@DavidMatney 1. Definitely the vehicle tax. 2. Way easier to navigate opposed to Omaha. 3. It's about 25 minutes away from where I currently live ! :)

[@kevinpeterson4116]

Lack of diversity would better be served with racial percentages for the metro area. Sales tax is a good counter to lack of high end shopping. Property taxes are reasonable. Beef & pork are affordable, seafood not as much. Nebraska is not marijuana friendly. The state is very anti-drugs.

[@OneIncomeSuperSaver]

Less crimes because of it 😉

[@JeremyMcIntyre-v1n]

Taxes are the #1 problem in omaha. Nothing else is even close. That's not true it doesn't get cold until January. Also, it's not true it doesn't get hot in omaha. The food is not true at all, there is all kinds of metatranian restaurants the Greek islands, and orsis, all different types of Asian restaurants, last week I seen an eitheopan and Honduran restaurant. Half true there are no mountains but there is lots of lakes around. Fishing and hunting is pretty good in nebraska and Iowa. Shopping not a problem you can get anything online. Sports is true they kinda missed out on pro sports, storm chasers is great but it's not an MLB team, they are triple a. But if you want those things going to a Kansas city or Denver a few times a year wouldn't be to difficult. Bars are OK but not the same as new York or Miami. There are casinos in CB and they are huge but they are not bigger than Vagas casinos. Lots of concerts and comedy shows come threw omaha and Lincoln. If I was going to realistically add something to omaha it would be theme park. That's the worst slogan I have ever heard and it's not true. Plus every place is not for everybody. Nebraska is more like somthing for everyone. From what I have seen that's what people like about omaha, it's big but it's not that big. New York has 9 million people, Dallas fort worth 7 million, KC and Denver are 4 to 6 million. That is to many people.

[@kylesundquist5076]

How about weird building codes like pex line being illegal, because it takes work away from plumbers? Lame.

[@DavidMatney]

Good to know. Do they have any reason why? Thanks for the comment.

[@rebeccastromquist1709]

The weather and distance from the mountains and beach are the big ones. I find it unbearable here in the summer, but I leave for the summer months and get my fill of the mountains and the beach!

[@DavidMatney]

Rebecca, you are not alone! I know many people who do the exact same thing. Thanks for the comment.

[@Electrodexify]

Many people that live near mountains and beaches, take them for granted and rarely visit them

[@drummerrs2505]

Not much mass transit, everything is very spread out and more Suburban than urban. And pretty religious kind Bible Belt -ish, lots of church’s. Oh and don’t forget about spring time potholes 😂 Good video very accurate!!!

[@rchlbng]

Honestly I love Nebraska itself not so much the people. I love the place the things to do and the scenery but honestly the people were kind of rude whether it be at a restaurant or the workers at the zoo.

[@DavidMatney]

I am sorry to hear that. Usually that is not the case. Thanks for the comment.

[@RayMarson]

I am sure omaha is an all around good place to live with alot of good perks,I think it is alot better place to live if you are from out of state as opposed to small town nebraska .,where we moved to back in 1978 talk about clanish for sure.