Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Sparks, NV?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 64.7% of gross income.
Sparks rent: June 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 Sparks, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Sparks, NV →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Sparks, NV?
Median rent in Sparks is $2,072 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Nevada earns about $38,422 a year, which makes that rent 64.7% 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 Sparks?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Nevada (~$38,422/yr) supports up to $961 a month in rent. Sparks's current median rent is $2,072/mo, which is $1,111/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Sparks?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a nursing assistant in Nevada works roughly 112.2 hours a month to cover Sparks's median rent of $2,072.
Where is rent cheaper than Sparks for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Nevada cities with lower median rent include Verdi ($2,068/mo), Verdi ($2,066/mo), Verdi ($2,038/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.