Best places to live in Nebraska
Cities and suburbs in Nebraska with 25,000+ people, scored against each other: affordability on a $75k salary after taxes and rent (35%), violent crime (30%), schools (20%) and job growth (15%).
| # | City | Score | Rent | Home | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln, NE | 53/100 | $1,086/mo | $264k | 8.5/10 |
| 2 | Bellevue, NE | 53/100 | $1,226/mo | $247k | 5.6/10 |
| 3 | Grand Island, NE | 52/100 | $947/mo | $219k | 4.8/10 |
| 4 | Omaha, NE | 42/100 | $1,187/mo | $246k | 2.5/10 |
Rent, income and home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Taxes: 2026 federal and state rates for a single filer.
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