Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Neptune Beach, FL?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 93.3% of gross income.
Neptune Beach 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 Neptune Beach, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Neptune Beach, FL →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Neptune Beach, FL?
Median rent in Neptune Beach is $2,865 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Florida earns about $36,837 a year, which makes that rent 93.3% 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 Neptune Beach?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Florida (~$36,837/yr) supports up to $921 a month in rent. Neptune Beach's current median rent is $2,865/mo, which is $1,944/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Neptune Beach?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a nursing assistant in Florida works roughly 161.8 hours a month to cover Neptune Beach's median rent of $2,865.
Where is rent cheaper than Neptune Beach for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include North Palm Beach ($2,862/mo), Estero ($2,862/mo), Doral ($2,861/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.