Rent Affordability for A Licensed Practical Nurse in Nebraska
A typical licensed practical nurse in Nebraska earns about $56,535 a year, which supports approximately $1,413 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. 9 of 15 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 6 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsbluff, NE | $900/mo | 19.1% | very comfortable |
| Fremont, NE | $1,209/mo | 25.7% | affordable |
| Norfolk, NE | $1,291/mo | 27.4% | affordable |
| Grand Island, NE | $1,296/mo | 27.5% | affordable |
| Lexington, NE | $1,319/mo | 28% | affordable |
| Lincoln, NE | $1,330/mo | 28.2% | affordable |
| Bellevue, NE | $1,341/mo | 28.5% | affordable |
| Plattsmouth, NE | $1,341/mo | 28.5% | affordable |
| La Vista, NE | $1,359/mo | 28.8% | affordable |
| Omaha, NE | $1,428/mo | 30.3% | stretched |
| Columbus, NE | $1,458/mo | 30.9% | stretched |
| Kearney, NE | $1,515/mo | 32.2% | stretched |
| Papillion, NE | $1,718/mo | 36.5% | stretched |
| Gretna, NE | $1,818/mo | 38.6% | stretched |
| Bennington, NE | $1,964/mo | 41.7% | rent-burdened |