Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Sierra Vista, AZ?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 40.2% of gross income.
Sierra Vista rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arizona 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 Arizona cities have lower median rent than Sierra Vista, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Sierra Vista, AZ →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Sierra Vista, AZ?
Median rent in Sierra Vista is $1,287 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Arizona earns about $38,422 a year, which makes that rent 40.2% 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 Sierra Vista?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Arizona (~$38,422/yr) supports up to $961 a month in rent. Sierra Vista's current median rent is $1,287/mo, which is $326/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Sierra Vista?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a nursing assistant in Arizona works roughly 69.7 hours a month to cover Sierra Vista's median rent of $1,287.
Where is rent cheaper than Sierra Vista for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Arizona City ($1,274/mo), Tempe ($1,260/mo), Prescott Valley ($1,259/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.