Rent Affordability for A Police Officer in Nebraska
A typical police officer in Nebraska earns about $71,861 a year, which supports approximately $1,797 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. 14 of 15 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 1 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsbluff, NE | $912/mo | 15.2% | very comfortable |
| Fremont, NE | $1,213/mo | 20.3% | affordable |
| Norfolk, NE | $1,247/mo | 20.8% | affordable |
| Lincoln, NE | $1,278/mo | 21.3% | affordable |
| Plattsmouth, NE | $1,302/mo | 21.7% | affordable |
| Lexington, NE | $1,316/mo | 22% | affordable |
| Grand Island, NE | $1,342/mo | 22.4% | affordable |
| La Vista, NE | $1,378/mo | 23% | affordable |
| Omaha, NE | $1,389/mo | 23.2% | affordable |
| Bellevue, NE | $1,401/mo | 23.4% | affordable |
| Columbus, NE | $1,406/mo | 23.5% | affordable |
| Gretna, NE | $1,617/mo | 27% | affordable |
| Papillion, NE | $1,659/mo | 27.7% | affordable |
| Kearney, NE | $1,686/mo | 28.2% | affordable |
| Bennington, NE | $2,092/mo | 34.9% | stretched |