Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Satellite Beach, FL?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 90% of gross income.

Satellite Beach rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Florida state estimate).

Satellite Beach median rent
$2,764/mo
Nursing Assistant salary (Florida)
$36,837/yr
Rent as % of income
90%
Gross monthly income works out to about $3,070, and the 30% rule supports up to $921/mo in rent. Satellite Beach's median rent of $2,764 exceeds that threshold by $1,843/mo, putting a nursing assistant salary into the rent-burdened range here. A nursing assistant works roughly 156.1 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 Florida cities have lower median rent than Satellite Beach, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:

Neptune Beach, FL
$2,763/mo (90% of income)
Indian Harbour Beach, FL
$2,763/mo (90% of income)
Bay Harbor Islands, FL
$2,762/mo (90% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Satellite Beach, FL?

Median rent in Satellite Beach is $2,764 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Florida earns about $36,837 a year, which makes that rent 90% 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 Satellite Beach?

Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Florida (~$36,837/yr) supports up to $921 a month in rent. Satellite Beach's current median rent is $2,764/mo, which is $1,843/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Satellite Beach?

At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a nursing assistant in Florida works roughly 156.1 hours a month to cover Satellite Beach's median rent of $2,764.

Where is rent cheaper than Satellite Beach for a nursing assistant?

Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include Neptune Beach ($2,763/mo), Indian Harbour Beach ($2,763/mo), Bay Harbor Islands ($2,762/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.

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