Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Ozark, AL?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 47.6% of gross income.
Ozark 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 Ozark, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
Compare with full rent data for Ozark
View full rent data for Ozark, AL →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Ozark, AL?
Median rent in Ozark is $1,350 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Alabama earns about $34,065 a year, which makes that rent 47.6% 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 Ozark?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Alabama (~$34,065/yr) supports up to $852 a month in rent. Ozark's current median rent is $1,350/mo, which is $498/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Ozark?
At an hourly equivalent of about $16 an hour, a nursing assistant in Alabama works roughly 82.4 hours a month to cover Ozark's median rent of $1,350.
Where is rent cheaper than Ozark for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Alabama cities with lower median rent include Center Point ($1,349/mo), Phenix City ($1,349/mo), Phenix City ($1,349/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.