Rent Affordability for A Bus Driver in Nebraska
A typical bus driver in Nebraska earns about $48,193 a year, which supports approximately $1,205 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 | $938/mo | 23.4% | affordable |
| Fremont, NE | $1,244/mo | 31% | stretched |
| Plattsmouth, NE | $1,276/mo | 31.8% | stretched |
| Norfolk, NE | $1,286/mo | 32% | stretched |
| La Vista, NE | $1,315/mo | 32.7% | stretched |
| Lexington, NE | $1,319/mo | 32.8% | stretched |
| Grand Island, NE | $1,337/mo | 33.3% | stretched |
| Lincoln, NE | $1,345/mo | 33.5% | stretched |
| Bellevue, NE | $1,384/mo | 34.5% | stretched |
| Columbus, NE | $1,447/mo | 36% | stretched |
| Kearney, NE | $1,451/mo | 36.1% | stretched |
| Omaha, NE | $1,453/mo | 36.2% | stretched |
| Papillion, NE | $1,693/mo | 42.2% | rent-burdened |
| Gretna, NE | $1,807/mo | 45% | rent-burdened |
| Bennington, NE | $1,914/mo | 47.7% | rent-burdened |