Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Peachtree City, GA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 72.9% of gross income.
Peachtree City rent: June 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 Peachtree City, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Peachtree City, GA?
Median rent in Peachtree City is $2,286 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Georgia earns about $37,630 a year, which makes that rent 72.9% 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 Peachtree City?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Georgia (~$37,630/yr) supports up to $941 a month in rent. Peachtree City's current median rent is $2,286/mo, which is $1,345/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Peachtree City?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a nursing assistant in Georgia works roughly 126.4 hours a month to cover Peachtree City's median rent of $2,286.
Where is rent cheaper than Peachtree City for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Hoschton ($2,285/mo), Fayetteville ($2,285/mo), Auburn ($2,281/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.