Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Clemson, SC?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 55.6% of gross income.
Clemson rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (South Carolina 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 South Carolina cities have lower median rent than Clemson, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Clemson, SC?
Median rent in Clemson is $1,614 a month. A typical nursing assistant in South Carolina earns about $34,857 a year, which makes that rent 55.6% 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 Clemson?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in South Carolina (~$34,857/yr) supports up to $871 a month in rent. Clemson's current median rent is $1,614/mo, which is $743/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Clemson?
At an hourly equivalent of about $17 an hour, a nursing assistant in South Carolina works roughly 96.3 hours a month to cover Clemson's median rent of $1,614.
Where is rent cheaper than Clemson for a nursing assistant?
Nearby South Carolina cities with lower median rent include West Columbia ($1,613/mo), Boiling Springs ($1,611/mo), Pendleton ($1,610/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.