Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Oxford, AL?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 39.3% of gross income.
Oxford rent: June 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 Oxford, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Oxford, AL →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Oxford, AL?
Median rent in Oxford is $1,116 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Alabama earns about $34,065 a year, which makes that rent 39.3% 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 Oxford?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Alabama (~$34,065/yr) supports up to $852 a month in rent. Oxford's current median rent is $1,116/mo, which is $264/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Oxford?
At an hourly equivalent of about $16 an hour, a nursing assistant in Alabama works roughly 68.1 hours a month to cover Oxford's median rent of $1,116.
Where is rent cheaper than Oxford for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Alabama cities with lower median rent include Dothan ($1,114/mo), Jacksonville ($1,107/mo), Jacksonville ($1,101/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.