NE · Rank 28 of 50 affordable
Can teachers afford to live in Nebraska?
Yes — manageable.
The average Nebraska teacher earns $63,326 per year. A typical 2-bedroom rents for about $1,574/mo, which is 30% of gross monthly pay. The 30% rule is the standard healthy benchmark.
Avg Teacher Salary
$63,326
Cost-of-Living Index
92.6
US avg = 100
Affordability Score
51/100
Renting in Nebraska
2BR Rent / mo
$1,574
Annual Rent
$18,890
% of Salary
30%
Left after rent
$3,703/mo
Green zone is under the 30% healthy housing benchmark.
Buying a Home in Nebraska
Median Home Price
$388,920
10% Down
$38,892
P&I (7%, 30yr)
$2,329/mo
Full PITI
$2,799/mo
Estimated mortgage payment as a share of average teacher monthly gross pay, including taxes & insurance.
Estimates assume a 10% down payment, 7% 30-year fixed rate, 1.1% property tax, and 0.35% home insurance. Actual rates and prices vary by district and metro area.