Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Gold Canyon, AZ?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 40.4% of gross income.
Gold Canyon rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arizona state estimate).
About rent and a licensed practical nurse salary
LPN pay sits modestly above the US median household income and covers comfortable rent in most lower- and mid-cost metros. At the national-average LPN salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,520 a month in rent. The per-city pages show which markets stay in range.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Arizona cities have lower median rent than Gold Canyon, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:
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Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Gold Canyon, AZ?
Median rent in Gold Canyon is $1,985 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Arizona earns about $58,966 a year, which makes that rent 40.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a licensed practical nurse afford in Gold Canyon?
Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Arizona (~$58,966/yr) supports up to $1,474 a month in rent. Gold Canyon's current median rent is $1,985/mo, which is $511/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Gold Canyon?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Arizona works roughly 70 hours a month to cover Gold Canyon's median rent of $1,985.
Where is rent cheaper than Gold Canyon for a licensed practical nurse?
Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Tolleson ($1,984/mo), Tolleson ($1,983/mo), Tolleson ($1,983/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.