Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Gillette, WY?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 42.7% of gross income.
Gillette rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wyoming 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 Wyoming cities have lower median rent than Gillette, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Gillette, WY →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Gillette, WY?
Median rent in Gillette is $1,326 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Wyoming earns about $37,233 a year, which makes that rent 42.7% 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 Gillette?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Wyoming (~$37,233/yr) supports up to $931 a month in rent. Gillette's current median rent is $1,326/mo, which is $395/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Gillette?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a nursing assistant in Wyoming works roughly 74.1 hours a month to cover Gillette's median rent of $1,326.
Where is rent cheaper than Gillette for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Wyoming cities with lower median rent include Lander ($1,325/mo), Casper ($1,302/mo), Cody ($1,269/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.