Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Potomac, MD?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 121.7% of gross income.
Potomac rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Maryland 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 Maryland cities have lower median rent than Potomac, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Potomac, MD?
Median rent in Potomac is $4,338 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Maryland earns about $42,779 a year, which makes that rent 121.7% 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 Potomac?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Maryland (~$42,779/yr) supports up to $1,069 a month in rent. Potomac's current median rent is $4,338/mo, which is $3,269/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Potomac?
At an hourly equivalent of about $21 an hour, a nursing assistant in Maryland works roughly 210.9 hours a month to cover Potomac's median rent of $4,338.
Where is rent cheaper than Potomac for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Maryland cities with lower median rent include Clinton ($3,425/mo), Kensington ($3,416/mo), Kensington ($3,382/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.