Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Americus, GA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 30.6% of gross income.
Americus rent: January 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Georgia 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 Georgia cities have lower median rent than Americus, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Americus, GA →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Americus, GA?
Median rent in Americus is $958 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Georgia earns about $37,630 a year, which makes that rent 30.6% 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 Americus?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Georgia (~$37,630/yr) supports up to $941 a month in rent. Americus's current median rent is $958/mo, which is $17/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Americus?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a nursing assistant in Georgia works roughly 53 hours a month to cover Americus's median rent of $958.
Where is rent cheaper than Americus for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Albany ($955/mo), Waycross ($950/mo), Augusta ($942/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.