Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in South Windsor, CT?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 65.6% of gross income.

South Windsor rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Connecticut state estimate).

South Windsor median rent
$2,383/mo
Nursing Assistant salary (Connecticut)
$43,571/yr
Rent as % of income
65.6%
Gross monthly income works out to about $3,631, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,089/mo in rent. South Windsor's median rent of $2,383 exceeds that threshold by $1,294/mo, putting a nursing assistant salary into the rent-burdened range here. A nursing assistant works roughly 113.8 hours a month to cover that rent.

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 South Windsor, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:

West Hartford, CT
$2,381/mo (65.6% of income)
Danbury, CT
$2,376/mo (65.4% of income)
Danbury, CT
$2,376/mo (65.4% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a nursing assistant afford rent in South Windsor, CT?

Median rent in South Windsor is $2,383 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Connecticut earns about $43,571 a year, which makes that rent 65.6% 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 South Windsor?

Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Connecticut (~$43,571/yr) supports up to $1,089 a month in rent. South Windsor's current median rent is $2,383/mo, which is $1,294/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in South Windsor?

At an hourly equivalent of about $21 an hour, a nursing assistant in Connecticut works roughly 113.8 hours a month to cover South Windsor's median rent of $2,383.

Where is rent cheaper than South Windsor for a nursing assistant?

Nearby Connecticut cities with lower median rent include West Hartford ($2,381/mo), Danbury ($2,376/mo), Danbury ($2,376/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Connecticut state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for South Windsor, CT. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.