Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Edwardsville, IL?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 45.3% of gross income.
Edwardsville rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Illinois 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 Illinois cities have lower median rent than Edwardsville, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Edwardsville, IL →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Edwardsville, IL?
Median rent in Edwardsville is $1,525 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Illinois earns about $40,402 a year, which makes that rent 45.3% 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 Edwardsville?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Illinois (~$40,402/yr) supports up to $1,010 a month in rent. Edwardsville's current median rent is $1,525/mo, which is $515/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Edwardsville?
At an hourly equivalent of about $19 an hour, a nursing assistant in Illinois works roughly 78.5 hours a month to cover Edwardsville's median rent of $1,525.
Where is rent cheaper than Edwardsville for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Illinois cities with lower median rent include Alsip ($1,524/mo), Bourbonnais ($1,524/mo), Forest Park ($1,524/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.