Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Norman, OK?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 47.6% of gross income.
Norman rent: June 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 Norman, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Norman, OK →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Norman, OK?
Median rent in Norman is $1,383 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Oklahoma earns about $34,857 a year, which makes that rent 47.6% 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 Norman?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Oklahoma (~$34,857/yr) supports up to $871 a month in rent. Norman's current median rent is $1,383/mo, which is $512/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Norman?
At an hourly equivalent of about $17 an hour, a nursing assistant in Oklahoma works roughly 82.5 hours a month to cover Norman's median rent of $1,383.
Where is rent cheaper than Norman for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Oklahoma cities with lower median rent include Guthrie ($1,379/mo), Noble ($1,368/mo), Claremore ($1,365/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.