Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Oak Harbor, WA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 52.5% of gross income.
Oak Harbor rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Washington 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 Washington cities have lower median rent than Oak Harbor, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Oak Harbor, WA?
Median rent in Oak Harbor is $1,940 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Washington earns about $44,363 a year, which makes that rent 52.5% 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 Oak Harbor?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Washington (~$44,363/yr) supports up to $1,109 a month in rent. Oak Harbor's current median rent is $1,940/mo, which is $831/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Oak Harbor?
At an hourly equivalent of about $21 an hour, a nursing assistant in Washington works roughly 91 hours a month to cover Oak Harbor's median rent of $1,940.
Where is rent cheaper than Oak Harbor for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Mount Vernon ($1,939/mo), Kent ($1,939/mo), Lacey ($1,939/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.