Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Gadsden, AL?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 31.1% of gross income.
Gadsden rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Alabama state estimate).
About rent and a nursing assistant salary
Nursing assistant (CNA) pay falls below the rent threshold for a one-bedroom in nearly every US metro, which is the central tension behind the widely studied direct-care workforce affordability gap. At the national-average CNA salary, the 30% rule supports about $990 a month in rent — below median rent in most cities. The per-city pages quantify how far below.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Alabama cities have lower median rent than Gadsden, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Gadsden, AL?
Median rent in Gadsden is $882 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Alabama earns about $34,065 a year, which makes that rent 31.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a nursing assistant afford in Gadsden?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Alabama (~$34,065/yr) supports up to $852 a month in rent. Gadsden's current median rent is $882/mo, which is $30/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Gadsden?
At an hourly equivalent of about $16 an hour, a nursing assistant in Alabama works roughly 53.9 hours a month to cover Gadsden's median rent of $882.
Where is rent cheaper than Gadsden for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Alabama cities with lower median rent include Jacksonville ($878/mo), Anniston ($873/mo), Anniston ($868/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.