Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Granby, CO?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 90.2% of gross income.
Granby rent: July 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 Granby, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Granby, CO?
Median rent in Granby is $3,125 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Colorado earns about $41,591 a year, which makes that rent 90.2% 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 Granby?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Colorado (~$41,591/yr) supports up to $1,040 a month in rent. Granby's current median rent is $3,125/mo, which is $2,085/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Granby?
At an hourly equivalent of about $20 an hour, a nursing assistant in Colorado works roughly 156.3 hours a month to cover Granby's median rent of $3,125.
Where is rent cheaper than Granby for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Castle Pines ($3,115/mo), Castle Pines ($3,114/mo), Castle Pines ($3,109/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.