Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Marquette, MI?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 46.6% of gross income.
Marquette rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Michigan 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 Michigan cities have lower median rent than Marquette, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Marquette, MI?
Median rent in Marquette is $1,476 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Michigan earns about $38,026 a year, which makes that rent 46.6% 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 Marquette?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Michigan (~$38,026/yr) supports up to $951 a month in rent. Marquette's current median rent is $1,476/mo, which is $525/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Marquette?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a nursing assistant in Michigan works roughly 80.7 hours a month to cover Marquette's median rent of $1,476.
Where is rent cheaper than Marquette for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Michigan cities with lower median rent include Southfield ($1,475/mo), Hazel Park ($1,475/mo), Fenton ($1,474/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.