Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Savannah, GA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 57.6% of gross income.
Savannah 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 Savannah, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Savannah, GA →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Savannah, GA?
Median rent in Savannah is $1,807 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Georgia earns about $37,630 a year, which makes that rent 57.6% 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 Savannah?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Georgia (~$37,630/yr) supports up to $941 a month in rent. Savannah's current median rent is $1,807/mo, which is $866/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Savannah?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a nursing assistant in Georgia works roughly 99.9 hours a month to cover Savannah's median rent of $1,807.
Where is rent cheaper than Savannah for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Pooler ($1,806/mo), Brookhaven ($1,805/mo), Grovetown ($1,805/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.