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 | $938/mo | 34.5% | stretched |
| Fremont, NE | $1,244/mo | 45.7% | rent-burdened |
| Plattsmouth, NE | $1,276/mo | 46.9% | rent-burdened |
| Norfolk, NE | $1,286/mo | 47.2% | rent-burdened |
| La Vista, NE | $1,315/mo | 48.3% | rent-burdened |
| Lexington, NE | $1,319/mo | 48.4% | rent-burdened |
| Grand Island, NE | $1,337/mo | 49.1% | rent-burdened |
| Lincoln, NE | $1,345/mo | 49.4% | rent-burdened |
| Bellevue, NE | $1,384/mo | 50.8% | severely rent-burdened |
| Columbus, NE | $1,447/mo | 53.1% | severely rent-burdened |
| Kearney, NE | $1,451/mo | 53.3% | severely rent-burdened |
| Omaha, NE | $1,453/mo | 53.4% | severely rent-burdened |
| Papillion, NE | $1,693/mo | 62.2% | severely rent-burdened |
| Gretna, NE | $1,807/mo | 66.4% | severely rent-burdened |
| Bennington, NE | $1,914/mo | 70.3% | severely rent-burdened |