Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Clayton, MO?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 58.9% of gross income.
Clayton rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Missouri 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 Missouri cities have lower median rent than Clayton, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Clayton, MO →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Clayton, MO?
Median rent in Clayton is $1,790 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Missouri earns about $36,441 a year, which makes that rent 58.9% 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 Clayton?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Missouri (~$36,441/yr) supports up to $911 a month in rent. Clayton's current median rent is $1,790/mo, which is $879/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Clayton?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a nursing assistant in Missouri works roughly 102.2 hours a month to cover Clayton's median rent of $1,790.
Where is rent cheaper than Clayton for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Missouri cities with lower median rent include O Fallon ($1,789/mo), Parkville ($1,789/mo), Raymore ($1,788/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.