Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Golden, CO?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 66.2% of gross income.
Golden rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Colorado 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 Colorado cities have lower median rent than Golden, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Golden, CO →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Golden, CO?
Median rent in Golden is $2,295 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Colorado earns about $41,591 a year, which makes that rent 66.2% 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 Golden?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Colorado (~$41,591/yr) supports up to $1,040 a month in rent. Golden's current median rent is $2,295/mo, which is $1,255/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Golden?
At an hourly equivalent of about $20 an hour, a nursing assistant in Colorado works roughly 114.8 hours a month to cover Golden's median rent of $2,295.
Where is rent cheaper than Golden for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Security-Widefield ($2,287/mo), Louisville ($2,285/mo), Lafayette ($2,283/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.