salaryRent is lower than in 85% 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 12.5 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,200 a year. That is $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Nebraska cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Nebraska. It is number 15 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Scottsbluff?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Scottsbluff
| Size | Scottsbluff | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,033 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,011 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,372 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,569 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Scottsbluff 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 Scottsbluff, so the Nebraska figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Scottsbluff
Life in Scottsbluff
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Scottsbluff?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $100 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $137,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,770 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Scottsbluff, NE?
Renting in Scottsbluff costs a median of about $1,055 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Nebraska median is $1,096.
How much do I need to make to live in Scottsbluff?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,200 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Scottsbluff cheap or expensive?
Scottsbluff is rated OK: rent takes 20.8% of the typical household income of $60,783. It ranks 15th cheapest of 34 Nebraska cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Scottsbluff?
The median homeowner in Scottsbluff pays $2,124 a year in property taxes, about 1.54% of the median home value.
Is Scottsbluff 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 Scottsbluff?
The median home value in Scottsbluff is $137,700, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
14,376 people live in Scottsbluff. Numbers are typical (middle) values.