Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Waco, TX?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 42% of gross income.
Waco rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Texas 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 Texas cities have lower median rent than Waco, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Waco, TX →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Waco, TX?
Median rent in Waco is $1,373 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Texas earns about $39,214 a year, which makes that rent 42% 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 Waco?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Texas (~$39,214/yr) supports up to $980 a month in rent. Waco's current median rent is $1,373/mo, which is $393/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Waco?
At an hourly equivalent of about $19 an hour, a nursing assistant in Texas works roughly 72.8 hours a month to cover Waco's median rent of $1,373.
Where is rent cheaper than Waco for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Duncanville ($1,372/mo), Georgetown ($1,372/mo), Lubbock ($1,372/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.