Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Madera, CA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 56.4% of gross income.
Madera rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (California 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 California cities have lower median rent than Madera, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Madera, CA →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Madera, CA?
Median rent in Madera is $2,196 a month. A typical nursing assistant in California earns about $46,740 a year, which makes that rent 56.4% 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 Madera?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in California (~$46,740/yr) supports up to $1,169 a month in rent. Madera's current median rent is $2,196/mo, which is $1,027/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Madera?
At an hourly equivalent of about $22 an hour, a nursing assistant in California works roughly 97.7 hours a month to cover Madera's median rent of $2,196.
Where is rent cheaper than Madera for a nursing assistant?
Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Ramona ($2,195/mo), Joshua Tree ($2,195/mo), Downey ($2,194/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.