Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Ogden, UT?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 41.3% of gross income.
Ogden 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 Ogden, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Ogden, UT →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Ogden, UT?
Median rent in Ogden is $1,310 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Utah earns about $38,026 a year, which makes that rent 41.3% 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 Ogden?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Utah (~$38,026/yr) supports up to $951 a month in rent. Ogden's current median rent is $1,310/mo, which is $359/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Ogden?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a nursing assistant in Utah works roughly 71.7 hours a month to cover Ogden's median rent of $1,310.
Where is rent cheaper than Ogden for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Utah cities with lower median rent include West Jordan ($1,302/mo), Logan ($1,301/mo), Draper ($1,298/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.