Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Manhattan, KS?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 44.8% of gross income.
Manhattan rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Kansas 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 Kansas cities have lower median rent than Manhattan, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Manhattan, KS →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Manhattan, KS?
Median rent in Manhattan is $1,332 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Kansas earns about $35,649 a year, which makes that rent 44.8% 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 Manhattan?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Kansas (~$35,649/yr) supports up to $891 a month in rent. Manhattan's current median rent is $1,332/mo, which is $441/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Manhattan?
At an hourly equivalent of about $17 an hour, a nursing assistant in Kansas works roughly 77.7 hours a month to cover Manhattan's median rent of $1,332.
Where is rent cheaper than Manhattan for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Kansas cities with lower median rent include Lawrence ($1,329/mo), Olathe ($1,327/mo), Kansas City ($1,325/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.