Rent Affordability for A Retail Salesperson in Nebraska
A typical retail salesperson in Nebraska earns about $34,475 a year, which supports approximately $862 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. 0 of 15 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 15 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsbluff, NE | $900/mo | 31.3% | stretched |
| Fremont, NE | $1,209/mo | 42.1% | rent-burdened |
| Norfolk, NE | $1,291/mo | 44.9% | rent-burdened |
| Grand Island, NE | $1,296/mo | 45.1% | rent-burdened |
| Lexington, NE | $1,319/mo | 45.9% | rent-burdened |
| Lincoln, NE | $1,330/mo | 46.3% | rent-burdened |
| Bellevue, NE | $1,341/mo | 46.7% | rent-burdened |
| Plattsmouth, NE | $1,341/mo | 46.7% | rent-burdened |
| La Vista, NE | $1,359/mo | 47.3% | rent-burdened |
| Omaha, NE | $1,428/mo | 49.7% | rent-burdened |
| Columbus, NE | $1,458/mo | 50.7% | severely rent-burdened |
| Kearney, NE | $1,515/mo | 52.7% | severely rent-burdened |
| Papillion, NE | $1,718/mo | 59.8% | severely rent-burdened |
| Gretna, NE | $1,818/mo | 63.3% | severely rent-burdened |
| Bennington, NE | $1,964/mo | 68.4% | severely rent-burdened |