Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Gettysburg, PA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 36.3% of gross income.
Gettysburg rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania cities have lower median rent than Gettysburg, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Gettysburg, PA?
Median rent in Gettysburg is $1,187 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Pennsylvania earns about $39,214 a year, which makes that rent 36.3% 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 Gettysburg?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Pennsylvania (~$39,214/yr) supports up to $980 a month in rent. Gettysburg's current median rent is $1,187/mo, which is $207/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Gettysburg?
At an hourly equivalent of about $19 an hour, a nursing assistant in Pennsylvania works roughly 63 hours a month to cover Gettysburg's median rent of $1,187.
Where is rent cheaper than Gettysburg for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Pennsylvania cities with lower median rent include Carlisle ($1,186/mo), Akron ($1,185/mo), Greensburg ($1,184/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.