Rent Affordability for A Nursing Assistant in Nebraska
A typical nursing assistant in Nebraska earns about $36,837 a year, which supports approximately $921 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 | 29.3% | affordable |
| Fremont, NE | $1,209/mo | 39.4% | stretched |
| Norfolk, NE | $1,291/mo | 42.1% | rent-burdened |
| Grand Island, NE | $1,296/mo | 42.2% | rent-burdened |
| Lexington, NE | $1,319/mo | 43% | rent-burdened |
| Lincoln, NE | $1,330/mo | 43.3% | rent-burdened |
| Bellevue, NE | $1,341/mo | 43.7% | rent-burdened |
| Plattsmouth, NE | $1,341/mo | 43.7% | rent-burdened |
| La Vista, NE | $1,359/mo | 44.3% | rent-burdened |
| Omaha, NE | $1,428/mo | 46.5% | rent-burdened |
| Columbus, NE | $1,458/mo | 47.5% | rent-burdened |
| Kearney, NE | $1,515/mo | 49.4% | rent-burdened |
| Papillion, NE | $1,718/mo | 56% | severely rent-burdened |
| Gretna, NE | $1,818/mo | 59.2% | severely rent-burdened |
| Bennington, NE | $1,964/mo | 64% | severely rent-burdened |