salaryRent is higher than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (75.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $68,120 a year. That is $33 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 32 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Gretna?
Share of households by yearly income. 50.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Gretna
| Size | Gretna | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,327 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,633 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,879 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,187 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Gretna 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 Gretna, so the Nebraska figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Gretna
Life in Gretna
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Gretna?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $667 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $341,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,160 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Gretna, NE?
Renting in Gretna costs a median of about $1,703 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Nebraska median is $1,096.
How much do I need to make to live in Gretna?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $68,120 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Gretna cheap or expensive?
Gretna is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.3% of the typical household income of $133,725. It ranks 32nd cheapest of 34 Nebraska cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Gretna?
The median homeowner in Gretna pays $6,260 a year in property taxes, about 1.83% of the median home value.
Is Gretna 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 Gretna?
The median home value in Gretna is $341,600, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
9,193 people live in Gretna. Numbers are typical (middle) values.