Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Boise, ID?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 64.7% of gross income.
Boise rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Idaho 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 Idaho cities have lower median rent than Boise, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Boise, ID?
Median rent in Boise is $1,900 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Idaho earns about $35,253 a year, which makes that rent 64.7% 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 Boise?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Idaho (~$35,253/yr) supports up to $881 a month in rent. Boise's current median rent is $1,900/mo, which is $1,019/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Boise?
At an hourly equivalent of about $17 an hour, a nursing assistant in Idaho works roughly 112.1 hours a month to cover Boise's median rent of $1,900.
Where is rent cheaper than Boise for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Idaho cities with lower median rent include Garden City ($1,896/mo), Meridian ($1,894/mo), Meridian ($1,889/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.