Rent Affordability for An Accountant in Nebraska
A typical accountant in Nebraska earns about $84,425 a year, which supports approximately $2,111 a month in rent under the 30% rule. Below, every tracked Nebraska city is ranked by how local rent compares against that affordability ceiling.
As of May 2026. 15 of 15 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 0 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsbluff, NE | $912/mo | 13% | very comfortable |
| Fremont, NE | $1,213/mo | 17.2% | very comfortable |
| Norfolk, NE | $1,247/mo | 17.7% | very comfortable |
| Lincoln, NE | $1,278/mo | 18.2% | very comfortable |
| Plattsmouth, NE | $1,302/mo | 18.5% | very comfortable |
| Lexington, NE | $1,316/mo | 18.7% | very comfortable |
| Grand Island, NE | $1,342/mo | 19.1% | very comfortable |
| La Vista, NE | $1,378/mo | 19.6% | very comfortable |
| Omaha, NE | $1,389/mo | 19.7% | very comfortable |
| Bellevue, NE | $1,401/mo | 19.9% | very comfortable |
| Columbus, NE | $1,406/mo | 20% | very comfortable |
| Gretna, NE | $1,617/mo | 23% | affordable |
| Papillion, NE | $1,659/mo | 23.6% | affordable |
| Kearney, NE | $1,686/mo | 24% | affordable |
| Bennington, NE | $2,092/mo | 29.7% | affordable |