Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Washington, PA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 28.3% of gross income.
Washington 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 Washington, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
Compare with full rent data for Washington
View full rent data for Washington, PA →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Washington, PA?
Median rent in Washington is $925 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Pennsylvania earns about $39,214 a year, which makes that rent 28.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a nursing assistant afford in Washington?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Pennsylvania (~$39,214/yr) supports up to $980 a month in rent. Washington's current median rent is $925/mo, which leaves a $55/mo buffer.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Washington?
At an hourly equivalent of about $19 an hour, a nursing assistant in Pennsylvania works roughly 49.1 hours a month to cover Washington's median rent of $925.
Where is rent cheaper than Washington for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Pennsylvania cities with lower median rent include Sharon ($923/mo), Beaver Falls ($919/mo), Latrobe ($918/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.