Cost Comparison

What Does It Actually Cost to House Your Crew?

Rack rate vs. Phaedrus Stays across crew sizes of 5 to 40 workers — including Nebraska lodging tax savings.

6-Month Placement

Rack rate vs. Phaedrus — by crew size.

All figures based on a 6-month placement. Rack rate range uses $70–$120/night (industry standard walk-in pricing). Phaedrus rate is $1,500/month flat, all-inclusive.

Crew size Rack rate total (6 mo.) Via Phaedrus (6 mo.) Rate savings Tax savings* Total saved
$70–$120/night per worker $1,500/month flat vs. rack rate midpoint 10–12.5% on $1,500/mo Rate + tax savings
5 workers $63,000 – $108,000 $45,000 $18,000 – $63,000 $4,500 – $5,625 $22,500 – $68,625
10 workers $126,000 – $216,000 $90,000 $36,000 – $126,000 $9,000 – $11,250 $45,000 – $137,250
20 workers $252,000 – $432,000 $180,000 $72,000 – $252,000 $18,000 – $22,500 $90,000 – $274,500
40 workers $504,000 – $864,000 $360,000 $144,000 – $504,000 $36,000 – $45,000 $180,000 – $549,000

* Tax savings based on Nebraska lodging tax exemption (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 77-2701.16) applied from Day 1 under a written 30-day placement agreement. Rates in other states vary — confirm with your tax advisor.

The Nebraska Lodging Tax Exemption — Built Into Every Placement

Exemption trigger
30+ consecutive days
Under a written agreement, effective from Day 1 — not after 30 days have elapsed.
Tax rate avoided
10 – 12.5%
State sales tax + lodging tax. Most companies booking nightly or through OTAs pay this in full.
Per worker, per month
$150 – $188 saved
On a $1,500/month room. Every worker, every month of the placement.
Statutory reference
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 77-2701.16
Phaedrus structures every placement agreement to meet this exemption from the first night.

Assumptions used in this table

  • Rack rate range: $70–$120/night per worker (standard walk-in hotel pricing, North Platte market)
  • Phaedrus rate: $1,500/month per worker, all-inclusive (utilities, Wi-Fi, breakfast, weekly housekeeping, in-room laundry)
  • Placement duration: 6 months (180 days) per worker
  • Nebraska lodging tax: 10–12.5% applied to $1,500/month; exempt under written 30-day agreement from Day 1
  • Tax savings shown apply to Nebraska placements only — 43 other states have similar exemptions at varying thresholds
  • Figures are estimates. Actual savings depend on negotiated rate, project duration, and applicable tax jurisdiction.

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