Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Tremonton, UT?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 45.5% of gross income.
Tremonton 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 Tremonton, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Tremonton, UT →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Tremonton, UT?
Median rent in Tremonton is $1,441 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Utah earns about $38,026 a year, which makes that rent 45.5% 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 Tremonton?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Utah (~$38,026/yr) supports up to $951 a month in rent. Tremonton's current median rent is $1,441/mo, which is $490/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Tremonton?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a nursing assistant in Utah works roughly 78.8 hours a month to cover Tremonton's median rent of $1,441.
Where is rent cheaper than Tremonton for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Utah cities with lower median rent include Millcreek ($1,439/mo), Millcreek ($1,438/mo), Millcreek ($1,437/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.