Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in New Haven, CT?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 61.7% of gross income.
New Haven rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Connecticut 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 Connecticut cities have lower median rent than New Haven, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for New Haven, CT →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in New Haven, CT?
Median rent in New Haven is $2,242 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Connecticut earns about $43,571 a year, which makes that rent 61.7% 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 New Haven?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Connecticut (~$43,571/yr) supports up to $1,089 a month in rent. New Haven's current median rent is $2,242/mo, which is $1,153/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in New Haven?
At an hourly equivalent of about $21 an hour, a nursing assistant in Connecticut works roughly 107 hours a month to cover New Haven's median rent of $2,242.
Where is rent cheaper than New Haven for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Connecticut cities with lower median rent include West Hartford ($2,241/mo), West Hartford ($2,239/mo), South Windsor ($2,235/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.