Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Omaha, NE?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 46.5% of gross income.
Omaha rent: July 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 Omaha, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Omaha, NE →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Omaha, NE?
Median rent in Omaha is $1,428 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Nebraska earns about $36,837 a year, which makes that rent 46.5% 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 Omaha?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Nebraska (~$36,837/yr) supports up to $921 a month in rent. Omaha's current median rent is $1,428/mo, which is $507/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Omaha?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a nursing assistant in Nebraska works roughly 80.6 hours a month to cover Omaha's median rent of $1,428.
Where is rent cheaper than Omaha for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Nebraska cities with lower median rent include La Vista ($1,411/mo), La Vista ($1,407/mo), La Vista ($1,400/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.