Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Lakeland, FL?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 55% of gross income.
Lakeland rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Florida 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 Florida cities have lower median rent than Lakeland, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Lakeland, FL?
Median rent in Lakeland is $1,689 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Florida earns about $36,837 a year, which makes that rent 55% 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 Lakeland?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Florida (~$36,837/yr) supports up to $921 a month in rent. Lakeland's current median rent is $1,689/mo, which is $768/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Lakeland?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a nursing assistant in Florida works roughly 95.4 hours a month to cover Lakeland's median rent of $1,689.
Where is rent cheaper than Lakeland for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include Panama City ($1,688/mo), Davie ($1,688/mo), Fleming Island ($1,688/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.