Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Whitefish Bay, WI?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 76.2% of gross income.
Whitefish Bay rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin cities have lower median rent than Whitefish Bay, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Whitefish Bay, WI?
Median rent in Whitefish Bay is $2,390 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Wisconsin earns about $37,630 a year, which makes that rent 76.2% 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 Whitefish Bay?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Wisconsin (~$37,630/yr) supports up to $941 a month in rent. Whitefish Bay's current median rent is $2,390/mo, which is $1,449/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Whitefish Bay?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a nursing assistant in Wisconsin works roughly 132.1 hours a month to cover Whitefish Bay's median rent of $2,390.
Where is rent cheaper than Whitefish Bay for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Wisconsin cities with lower median rent include Brookfield ($2,260/mo), Brookfield ($2,257/mo), Brookfield ($2,254/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.