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. 12 of 15 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 3 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsbluff, NE | $938/mo | 19.3% | very comfortable |
| Fremont, NE | $1,244/mo | 25.6% | affordable |
| Plattsmouth, NE | $1,276/mo | 26.2% | affordable |
| Norfolk, NE | $1,286/mo | 26.4% | affordable |
| La Vista, NE | $1,315/mo | 27% | affordable |
| Lexington, NE | $1,319/mo | 27.1% | affordable |
| Grand Island, NE | $1,337/mo | 27.5% | affordable |
| Lincoln, NE | $1,345/mo | 27.6% | affordable |
| Bellevue, NE | $1,384/mo | 28.4% | affordable |
| Columbus, NE | $1,447/mo | 29.7% | affordable |
| Omaha, NE | $1,453/mo | 29.8% | affordable |
| Kearney, NE | $1,451/mo | 29.8% | affordable |
| Papillion, NE | $1,693/mo | 34.8% | stretched |
| Gretna, NE | $1,807/mo | 37.1% | stretched |
| Bennington, NE | $1,914/mo | 39.3% | stretched |