Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Norfolk, NE?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 41.9% of gross income.
Norfolk rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Nebraska 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 Nebraska cities have lower median rent than Norfolk, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Norfolk, NE →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Norfolk, NE?
Median rent in Norfolk is $1,286 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Nebraska earns about $36,837 a year, which makes that rent 41.9% 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 Norfolk?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Nebraska (~$36,837/yr) supports up to $921 a month in rent. Norfolk's current median rent is $1,286/mo, which is $365/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Norfolk?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a nursing assistant in Nebraska works roughly 72.6 hours a month to cover Norfolk's median rent of $1,286.
Where is rent cheaper than Norfolk for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Nebraska cities with lower median rent include Lincoln ($1,284/mo), Lincoln ($1,281/mo), Lexington ($1,280/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.