Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Benton, AR?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 53.6% of gross income.
Benton rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arkansas 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 Arkansas cities have lower median rent than Benton, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Benton, AR →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Benton, AR?
Median rent in Benton is $1,469 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Arkansas earns about $32,876 a year, which makes that rent 53.6% 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 Benton?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Arkansas (~$32,876/yr) supports up to $822 a month in rent. Benton's current median rent is $1,469/mo, which is $647/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Benton?
At an hourly equivalent of about $16 an hour, a nursing assistant in Arkansas works roughly 92.9 hours a month to cover Benton's median rent of $1,469.
Where is rent cheaper than Benton for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Arkansas cities with lower median rent include Prairie Grove ($1,466/mo), Sherwood ($1,466/mo), Cabot ($1,465/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.