Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Laramie, WY?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 39.4% of gross income.
Laramie rent: June 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 Laramie, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Laramie, WY →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Laramie, WY?
Median rent in Laramie is $1,224 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Wyoming earns about $37,233 a year, which makes that rent 39.4% 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 Laramie?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Wyoming (~$37,233/yr) supports up to $931 a month in rent. Laramie's current median rent is $1,224/mo, which is $293/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Laramie?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a nursing assistant in Wyoming works roughly 68.4 hours a month to cover Laramie's median rent of $1,224.
Where is rent cheaper than Laramie for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Wyoming cities with lower median rent include Casper ($1,223/mo), Gillette ($1,223/mo), Casper ($1,203/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.