Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Grants Pass, OR?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 46.4% of gross income.
Grants Pass rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oregon 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 Oregon cities have lower median rent than Grants Pass, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Grants Pass, OR →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Grants Pass, OR?
Median rent in Grants Pass is $1,594 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Oregon earns about $41,194 a year, which makes that rent 46.4% 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 Grants Pass?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Oregon (~$41,194/yr) supports up to $1,030 a month in rent. Grants Pass's current median rent is $1,594/mo, which is $564/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Grants Pass?
At an hourly equivalent of about $20 an hour, a nursing assistant in Oregon works roughly 80.5 hours a month to cover Grants Pass's median rent of $1,594.
Where is rent cheaper than Grants Pass for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Happy Valley ($1,592/mo), Monmouth ($1,589/mo), Hermiston ($1,588/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.