Rent Affordability for A Dental Assistant in Nebraska
A typical dental assistant in Nebraska earns about $45,161 a year, which supports approximately $1,129 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 | 23.9% | affordable |
| Fremont, NE | $1,209/mo | 32.1% | stretched |
| Norfolk, NE | $1,291/mo | 34.3% | stretched |
| Grand Island, NE | $1,296/mo | 34.4% | stretched |
| Lexington, NE | $1,319/mo | 35% | stretched |
| Lincoln, NE | $1,330/mo | 35.3% | stretched |
| Bellevue, NE | $1,341/mo | 35.6% | stretched |
| Plattsmouth, NE | $1,341/mo | 35.6% | stretched |
| La Vista, NE | $1,359/mo | 36.1% | stretched |
| Omaha, NE | $1,428/mo | 37.9% | stretched |
| Columbus, NE | $1,458/mo | 38.7% | stretched |
| Kearney, NE | $1,515/mo | 40.3% | rent-burdened |
| Papillion, NE | $1,718/mo | 45.7% | rent-burdened |
| Gretna, NE | $1,818/mo | 48.3% | rent-burdened |
| Bennington, NE | $1,964/mo | 52.2% | severely rent-burdened |