Rent Affordability for A Bartender in Nebraska
A typical bartender in Nebraska earns about $32,671 a year, which supports approximately $817 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. 0 of 15 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 15 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsbluff, NE | $912/mo | 33.5% | stretched |
| Fremont, NE | $1,213/mo | 44.6% | rent-burdened |
| Norfolk, NE | $1,247/mo | 45.8% | rent-burdened |
| Lincoln, NE | $1,278/mo | 46.9% | rent-burdened |
| Plattsmouth, NE | $1,302/mo | 47.8% | rent-burdened |
| Lexington, NE | $1,316/mo | 48.3% | rent-burdened |
| Grand Island, NE | $1,342/mo | 49.3% | rent-burdened |
| La Vista, NE | $1,378/mo | 50.6% | severely rent-burdened |
| Omaha, NE | $1,389/mo | 51% | severely rent-burdened |
| Bellevue, NE | $1,401/mo | 51.5% | severely rent-burdened |
| Columbus, NE | $1,406/mo | 51.6% | severely rent-burdened |
| Gretna, NE | $1,617/mo | 59.4% | severely rent-burdened |
| Papillion, NE | $1,659/mo | 60.9% | severely rent-burdened |
| Kearney, NE | $1,686/mo | 61.9% | severely rent-burdened |
| Bennington, NE | $2,092/mo | 76.8% | severely rent-burdened |