Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Paducah, KY?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 40.2% of gross income.
Paducah rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Kentucky 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 Kentucky cities have lower median rent than Paducah, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Paducah, KY →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Paducah, KY?
Median rent in Paducah is $1,168 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Kentucky earns about $34,857 a year, which makes that rent 40.2% 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 Paducah?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Kentucky (~$34,857/yr) supports up to $871 a month in rent. Paducah's current median rent is $1,168/mo, which is $297/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Paducah?
At an hourly equivalent of about $17 an hour, a nursing assistant in Kentucky works roughly 69.7 hours a month to cover Paducah's median rent of $1,168.
Where is rent cheaper than Paducah for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Kentucky cities with lower median rent include Florence ($1,155/mo), Bardstown ($1,144/mo), Lexington ($1,134/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.