Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Warsaw, IN?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 41% of gross income.
Warsaw rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Indiana 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 Indiana cities have lower median rent than Warsaw, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Warsaw, IN?
Median rent in Warsaw is $1,245 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Indiana earns about $36,441 a year, which makes that rent 41% 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 Warsaw?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Indiana (~$36,441/yr) supports up to $911 a month in rent. Warsaw's current median rent is $1,245/mo, which is $334/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Warsaw?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a nursing assistant in Indiana works roughly 71.1 hours a month to cover Warsaw's median rent of $1,245.
Where is rent cheaper than Warsaw for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Indiana cities with lower median rent include Gary ($1,244/mo), Mishawaka ($1,244/mo), Gary ($1,243/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.