Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Mahomet, IL?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 56.6% of gross income.
Mahomet rent: May 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 Mahomet, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Mahomet, IL →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Mahomet, IL?
Median rent in Mahomet is $1,906 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Illinois earns about $40,402 a year, which makes that rent 56.6% 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 Mahomet?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Illinois (~$40,402/yr) supports up to $1,010 a month in rent. Mahomet's current median rent is $1,906/mo, which is $896/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Mahomet?
At an hourly equivalent of about $19 an hour, a nursing assistant in Illinois works roughly 98.1 hours a month to cover Mahomet's median rent of $1,906.
Where is rent cheaper than Mahomet for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Illinois cities with lower median rent include Arlington Heights ($1,905/mo), Saint Charles ($1,902/mo), Westmont ($1,901/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.