Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Salina, KS?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 34.5% of gross income.
Salina rent: June 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 Salina, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Salina, KS?
Median rent in Salina is $1,026 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Kansas earns about $35,649 a year, which makes that rent 34.5% 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 Salina?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Kansas (~$35,649/yr) supports up to $891 a month in rent. Salina's current median rent is $1,026/mo, which is $135/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Salina?
At an hourly equivalent of about $17 an hour, a nursing assistant in Kansas works roughly 59.9 hours a month to cover Salina's median rent of $1,026.
Where is rent cheaper than Salina for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Kansas cities with lower median rent include Lawrence ($981/mo), Kansas City ($980/mo), Pittsburg ($962/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.