Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in New London, CT?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 46.8% of gross income.
New London rent: September 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 London, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for New London, CT →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in New London, CT?
Median rent in New London is $1,700 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Connecticut earns about $43,571 a year, which makes that rent 46.8% 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 London?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Connecticut (~$43,571/yr) supports up to $1,089 a month in rent. New London's current median rent is $1,700/mo, which is $611/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in New London?
At an hourly equivalent of about $21 an hour, a nursing assistant in Connecticut works roughly 81.2 hours a month to cover New London's median rent of $1,700.
Where is rent cheaper than New London for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Connecticut cities with lower median rent include Norwich ($1,690/mo), Norwich ($1,688/mo), West Hartford ($1,686/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.