Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Brattleboro, VT?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 54.7% of gross income.
Brattleboro rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Vermont 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 Vermont cities have lower median rent than Brattleboro, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Brattleboro, VT →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Brattleboro, VT?
Median rent in Brattleboro is $1,753 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Vermont earns about $38,422 a year, which makes that rent 54.7% 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 Brattleboro?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Vermont (~$38,422/yr) supports up to $961 a month in rent. Brattleboro's current median rent is $1,753/mo, which is $792/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Brattleboro?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a nursing assistant in Vermont works roughly 94.9 hours a month to cover Brattleboro's median rent of $1,753.
Where is rent cheaper than Brattleboro for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Vermont cities with lower median rent include Burlington ($1,580/mo), Bennington ($1,550/mo), Burlington ($1,515/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.