Rent Affordability for A Registered Nurse in Nebraska
A typical registered nurse in Nebraska earns about $87,866 a year, which supports approximately $2,197 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. 15 of 15 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 0 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsbluff, NE | $938/mo | 12.8% | very comfortable |
| Fremont, NE | $1,244/mo | 17% | very comfortable |
| Plattsmouth, NE | $1,276/mo | 17.4% | very comfortable |
| Norfolk, NE | $1,286/mo | 17.6% | very comfortable |
| La Vista, NE | $1,315/mo | 18% | very comfortable |
| Lexington, NE | $1,319/mo | 18% | very comfortable |
| Grand Island, NE | $1,337/mo | 18.3% | very comfortable |
| Lincoln, NE | $1,345/mo | 18.4% | very comfortable |
| Bellevue, NE | $1,384/mo | 18.9% | very comfortable |
| Omaha, NE | $1,453/mo | 19.8% | very comfortable |
| Kearney, NE | $1,451/mo | 19.8% | very comfortable |
| Columbus, NE | $1,447/mo | 19.8% | very comfortable |
| Papillion, NE | $1,693/mo | 23.1% | affordable |
| Gretna, NE | $1,807/mo | 24.7% | affordable |
| Bennington, NE | $1,914/mo | 26.1% | affordable |