salaryRent is lower than in 51% 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 $65,000 a year. That is $31 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 31 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in La Vista?
Share of households by yearly income. 30.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in La Vista
| Size | La Vista | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,299 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,289 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,637 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,879 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is La Vista 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 La Vista, so the Nebraska figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in La Vista
Life in La Vista
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in La Vista?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $185 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $260,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,090 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in La Vista, NE?
Renting in La Vista costs a median of about $1,625 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Nebraska median is $1,096.
How much do I need to make to live in La Vista?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,000 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is La Vista cheap or expensive?
La Vista is rated OK: rent takes 22.1% of the typical household income of $88,395. It ranks 31st cheapest of 34 Nebraska cities we track.
How much are property taxes in La Vista?
The median homeowner in La Vista pays $4,419 a year in property taxes, about 1.69% of the median home value.
Is La Vista 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 La Vista?
The median home value in La Vista is $260,900, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
16,563 people live in La Vista. Numbers are typical (middle) values.