Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Kingston, NY?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 52.6% of gross income.
Kingston rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New York 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 York cities have lower median rent than Kingston, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Kingston, NY →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Kingston, NY?
Median rent in Kingston is $1,978 a month. A typical nursing assistant in New York earns about $45,155 a year, which makes that rent 52.6% 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 Kingston?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in New York (~$45,155/yr) supports up to $1,129 a month in rent. Kingston's current median rent is $1,978/mo, which is $849/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Kingston?
At an hourly equivalent of about $22 an hour, a nursing assistant in New York works roughly 91.1 hours a month to cover Kingston's median rent of $1,978.
Where is rent cheaper than Kingston for a nursing assistant?
Nearby New York cities with lower median rent include Williamsville ($1,977/mo), Ithaca ($1,976/mo), Williamsville ($1,975/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.