Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Enid, OK?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 38.6% of gross income.
Enid rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma cities have lower median rent than Enid, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Enid, OK?
Median rent in Enid is $1,122 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Oklahoma earns about $34,857 a year, which makes that rent 38.6% 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 Enid?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Oklahoma (~$34,857/yr) supports up to $871 a month in rent. Enid's current median rent is $1,122/mo, which is $251/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Enid?
At an hourly equivalent of about $17 an hour, a nursing assistant in Oklahoma works roughly 67 hours a month to cover Enid's median rent of $1,122.
Where is rent cheaper than Enid for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Oklahoma cities with lower median rent include Ardmore ($1,121/mo), Ardmore ($1,121/mo), Shawnee ($1,117/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.