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 | $900/mo | 12.8% | very comfortable |
| Fremont, NE | $1,209/mo | 17.2% | very comfortable |
| Grand Island, NE | $1,296/mo | 18.4% | very comfortable |
| Norfolk, NE | $1,291/mo | 18.4% | very comfortable |
| Lexington, NE | $1,319/mo | 18.7% | very comfortable |
| Lincoln, NE | $1,330/mo | 18.9% | very comfortable |
| Bellevue, NE | $1,341/mo | 19.1% | very comfortable |
| Plattsmouth, NE | $1,341/mo | 19.1% | very comfortable |
| La Vista, NE | $1,359/mo | 19.3% | very comfortable |
| Omaha, NE | $1,428/mo | 20.3% | affordable |
| Columbus, NE | $1,458/mo | 20.7% | affordable |
| Kearney, NE | $1,515/mo | 21.5% | affordable |
| Papillion, NE | $1,718/mo | 24.4% | affordable |
| Gretna, NE | $1,818/mo | 25.8% | affordable |
| Bennington, NE | $1,964/mo | 27.9% | affordable |