Can A Dental Assistant Afford Rent in Chatsworth, GA?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 24.2% of gross income.

Chatsworth rent: January 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Georgia state estimate).

Chatsworth median rent
$930/mo
Dental Assistant salary (Georgia)
$46,132/yr
Rent as % of income
24.2%
Gross monthly income works out to about $3,844, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,153/mo in rent. Chatsworth's median rent of $930 leaves roughly $223/mo of headroom under that threshold. A dental assistant works roughly 41.9 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a dental assistant salary

Dental assistant pay sits near the US median household income. At the national-average dental-assistant salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,214 a month in rent, which is achievable in most lower- and mid-cost metros.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Georgia cities have lower median rent than Chatsworth, which improves the affordability math on a dental assistant salary:

Macon, GA
$929/mo (24.2% of income)
Albany, GA
$917/mo (23.9% of income)
East Point, GA
$915/mo (23.8% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a dental assistant afford rent in Chatsworth, GA?

Median rent in Chatsworth is $930 a month. A typical dental assistant in Georgia earns about $46,132 a year, which makes that rent 24.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a dental assistant afford in Chatsworth?

Using the 30% rule, a dental assistant salary in Georgia (~$46,132/yr) supports up to $1,153 a month in rent. Chatsworth's current median rent is $930/mo, which leaves a $223/mo buffer.

How many hours does a dental assistant work to cover rent in Chatsworth?

At an hourly equivalent of about $22 an hour, a dental assistant in Georgia works roughly 41.9 hours a month to cover Chatsworth's median rent of $930.

Where is rent cheaper than Chatsworth for a dental assistant?

Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Macon ($929/mo), Albany ($917/mo), East Point ($915/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a dental assistant salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Georgia state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Chatsworth, GA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.