Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Southampton, PA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 71% of gross income.
Southampton rent: June 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 Southampton, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Southampton, PA?
Median rent in Southampton is $2,320 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Pennsylvania earns about $39,214 a year, which makes that rent 71% 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 Southampton?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Pennsylvania (~$39,214/yr) supports up to $980 a month in rent. Southampton's current median rent is $2,320/mo, which is $1,340/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Southampton?
At an hourly equivalent of about $19 an hour, a nursing assistant in Pennsylvania works roughly 123.1 hours a month to cover Southampton's median rent of $2,320.
Where is rent cheaper than Southampton for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Pennsylvania cities with lower median rent include Ardmore ($2,318/mo), Kennett Square ($2,315/mo), Wynnewood ($2,315/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.