Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in North Salt Lake, UT?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 56.3% of gross income.
North Salt Lake rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Utah 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 Utah cities have lower median rent than North Salt Lake, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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Can a nursing assistant afford rent in North Salt Lake, UT?
Median rent in North Salt Lake is $1,785 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Utah earns about $38,026 a year, which makes that rent 56.3% 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 North Salt Lake?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Utah (~$38,026/yr) supports up to $951 a month in rent. North Salt Lake's current median rent is $1,785/mo, which is $834/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in North Salt Lake?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a nursing assistant in Utah works roughly 97.6 hours a month to cover North Salt Lake's median rent of $1,785.
Where is rent cheaper than North Salt Lake for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Utah cities with lower median rent include Herriman ($1,784/mo), Herriman ($1,784/mo), Pleasant Grove ($1,784/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.