Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Spotsylvania, VA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 59.7% of gross income.
Spotsylvania rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Virginia 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 Virginia cities have lower median rent than Spotsylvania, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Spotsylvania, VA?
Median rent in Spotsylvania is $2,011 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Virginia earns about $40,402 a year, which makes that rent 59.7% 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 Spotsylvania?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Virginia (~$40,402/yr) supports up to $1,010 a month in rent. Spotsylvania's current median rent is $2,011/mo, which is $1,001/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Spotsylvania?
At an hourly equivalent of about $19 an hour, a nursing assistant in Virginia works roughly 103.5 hours a month to cover Spotsylvania's median rent of $2,011.
Where is rent cheaper than Spotsylvania for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Virginia cities with lower median rent include Virginia Beach ($2,010/mo), Glen Allen ($2,005/mo), Stephens City ($2,004/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.