salaryBellevue is the 3rd-largest city in Nebraska that we track, with 64,510 residents. Rent is lower than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $52,760 a year. That is $25 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 26 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bellevue?
Share of households by yearly income. 30.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bellevue
| Size | Bellevue | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,278 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,124 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,380 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,892 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,914 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bellevue 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 Bellevue, so the Nebraska figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bellevue
Life in Bellevue
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bellevue?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $395 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $247,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,700 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bellevue, NE?
Renting in Bellevue costs a median of about $1,319 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Nebraska median is $1,096.
How much do I need to make to live in Bellevue?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,760 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bellevue cheap or expensive?
Bellevue is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.2% of the typical household income of $92,171. It ranks 26th cheapest of 34 Nebraska cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bellevue?
The median homeowner in Bellevue pays $4,239 a year in property taxes, about 1.72% of the median home value.
Is Bellevue 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 Bellevue?
The median home value in Bellevue is $247,000, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
64,510 people live in Bellevue. Numbers are typical (middle) values.