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 | $912/mo | 18.7% | very comfortable |
| Fremont, NE | $1,213/mo | 24.9% | affordable |
| Norfolk, NE | $1,247/mo | 25.6% | affordable |
| Lincoln, NE | $1,278/mo | 26.3% | affordable |
| Plattsmouth, NE | $1,302/mo | 26.7% | affordable |
| Lexington, NE | $1,316/mo | 27% | affordable |
| Grand Island, NE | $1,342/mo | 27.6% | affordable |
| La Vista, NE | $1,378/mo | 28.3% | affordable |
| Omaha, NE | $1,389/mo | 28.5% | affordable |
| Bellevue, NE | $1,401/mo | 28.8% | affordable |
| Columbus, NE | $1,406/mo | 28.9% | affordable |
| Gretna, NE | $1,617/mo | 33.2% | stretched |
| Papillion, NE | $1,659/mo | 34.1% | stretched |
| Kearney, NE | $1,686/mo | 34.6% | stretched |
| Bennington, NE | $2,092/mo | 43% | rent-burdened |