salaryRent is lower than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 10.6 minutes. Most homes (75.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $44,120 a year. That is $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Nebraska cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Nebraska. It is number 19 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Alliance?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Alliance
| Size | Alliance | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $677 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $739 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,472 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Alliance overall?
Everyday prices in Nebraska overall are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Alliance, so the Nebraska figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Alliance
Life in Alliance
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Alliance?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $20 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $161,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,180 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Alliance, NE?
Renting in Alliance costs a median of about $1,103 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Nebraska median is $1,096.
How much do I need to make to live in Alliance?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $44,120 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Alliance cheap or expensive?
Alliance is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.8% of the typical household income of $70,275. It ranks 19th cheapest of 34 Nebraska cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Alliance?
The median homeowner in Alliance pays $2,384 a year in property taxes, about 1.47% of the median home value.
Is Alliance more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Nebraska are 10% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Alliance?
The median home value in Alliance is $161,800, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
8,075 people live in Alliance. Numbers are typical (middle) values.