Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Elko, NV?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 51.7% of gross income.
Elko rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Nevada 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 Nevada cities have lower median rent than Elko, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Elko, NV →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Elko, NV?
Median rent in Elko is $1,654 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Nevada earns about $38,422 a year, which makes that rent 51.7% 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 Elko?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Nevada (~$38,422/yr) supports up to $961 a month in rent. Elko's current median rent is $1,654/mo, which is $693/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Elko?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a nursing assistant in Nevada works roughly 89.5 hours a month to cover Elko's median rent of $1,654.
Where is rent cheaper than Elko for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Nevada cities with lower median rent include Mesquite ($1,618/mo), Mesquite ($1,612/mo), Pahrump ($1,609/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.