Rent Affordability for A Firefighter in Nebraska
A typical firefighter in Nebraska earns about $58,413 a year, which supports approximately $1,460 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. 11 of 15 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 4 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsbluff, NE | $900/mo | 18.5% | very comfortable |
| Fremont, NE | $1,209/mo | 24.8% | affordable |
| Norfolk, NE | $1,291/mo | 26.5% | affordable |
| Grand Island, NE | $1,296/mo | 26.6% | affordable |
| Lexington, NE | $1,319/mo | 27.1% | affordable |
| Lincoln, NE | $1,330/mo | 27.3% | affordable |
| Bellevue, NE | $1,341/mo | 27.5% | affordable |
| Plattsmouth, NE | $1,341/mo | 27.5% | affordable |
| La Vista, NE | $1,359/mo | 27.9% | affordable |
| Omaha, NE | $1,428/mo | 29.3% | affordable |
| Columbus, NE | $1,458/mo | 30% | affordable |
| Kearney, NE | $1,515/mo | 31.1% | stretched |
| Papillion, NE | $1,718/mo | 35.3% | stretched |
| Gretna, NE | $1,818/mo | 37.3% | stretched |
| Bennington, NE | $1,964/mo | 40.3% | rent-burdened |