Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Caldwell, ID?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 58.9% of gross income.
Caldwell rent: June 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 Caldwell, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Caldwell, ID?
Median rent in Caldwell is $1,729 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Idaho earns about $35,253 a year, which makes that rent 58.9% 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 Caldwell?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Idaho (~$35,253/yr) supports up to $881 a month in rent. Caldwell's current median rent is $1,729/mo, which is $848/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Caldwell?
At an hourly equivalent of about $17 an hour, a nursing assistant in Idaho works roughly 102 hours a month to cover Caldwell's median rent of $1,729.
Where is rent cheaper than Caldwell for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Idaho cities with lower median rent include Mountain Home ($1,719/mo), Coeur d'Alene ($1,718/mo), Coeur d'Alene ($1,715/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.