Rent Affordability for An Auto Mechanic in Nebraska
A typical auto mechanic in Nebraska earns about $47,681 a year, which supports approximately $1,192 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. 1 of 15 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 14 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsbluff, NE | $900/mo | 22.7% | affordable |
| Fremont, NE | $1,209/mo | 30.4% | stretched |
| Norfolk, NE | $1,291/mo | 32.5% | stretched |
| Grand Island, NE | $1,296/mo | 32.6% | stretched |
| Lexington, NE | $1,319/mo | 33.2% | stretched |
| Lincoln, NE | $1,330/mo | 33.5% | stretched |
| Bellevue, NE | $1,341/mo | 33.7% | stretched |
| Plattsmouth, NE | $1,341/mo | 33.7% | stretched |
| La Vista, NE | $1,359/mo | 34.2% | stretched |
| Omaha, NE | $1,428/mo | 35.9% | stretched |
| Columbus, NE | $1,458/mo | 36.7% | stretched |
| Kearney, NE | $1,515/mo | 38.1% | stretched |
| Papillion, NE | $1,718/mo | 43.2% | rent-burdened |
| Gretna, NE | $1,818/mo | 45.8% | rent-burdened |
| Bennington, NE | $1,964/mo | 49.4% | rent-burdened |