Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Westampton Township, NJ?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 62% of gross income.
Westampton Township 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 Westampton Township, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Westampton Township, NJ?
Median rent in Westampton Township is $2,292 a month. A typical nursing assistant in New Jersey earns about $44,363 a year, which makes that rent 62% 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 Westampton Township?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in New Jersey (~$44,363/yr) supports up to $1,109 a month in rent. Westampton Township's current median rent is $2,292/mo, which is $1,183/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Westampton Township?
At an hourly equivalent of about $21 an hour, a nursing assistant in New Jersey works roughly 107.5 hours a month to cover Westampton Township's median rent of $2,292.
Where is rent cheaper than Westampton Township for a nursing assistant?
Nearby New Jersey cities with lower median rent include Lodi ($2,290/mo), Mt Laurel Township ($2,290/mo), Passaic ($2,289/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.