Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Hawthorne, NJ?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 72.6% of gross income.
Hawthorne rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New Jersey 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 New Jersey cities have lower median rent than Hawthorne, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Hawthorne, NJ →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Hawthorne, NJ?
Median rent in Hawthorne is $2,683 a month. A typical nursing assistant in New Jersey earns about $44,363 a year, which makes that rent 72.6% 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 Hawthorne?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in New Jersey (~$44,363/yr) supports up to $1,109 a month in rent. Hawthorne's current median rent is $2,683/mo, which is $1,574/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Hawthorne?
At an hourly equivalent of about $21 an hour, a nursing assistant in New Jersey works roughly 125.8 hours a month to cover Hawthorne's median rent of $2,683.
Where is rent cheaper than Hawthorne for a nursing assistant?
Nearby New Jersey cities with lower median rent include Edison ($2,682/mo), Edison ($2,681/mo), Parlin ($2,681/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.