Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Marana, AZ?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 45.1% of gross income.

Marana rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arizona state estimate).

Marana median rent
$2,216/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Arizona)
$58,966/yr
Rent as % of income
45.1%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,914, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,474/mo in rent. Marana's median rent of $2,216 exceeds that threshold by $742/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 78.2 hours a month to cover that rent.

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 Marana, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Queen Creek, AZ
$2,214/mo (45.1% of income)
Flagstaff, AZ
$2,211/mo (45% of income)
Fountain Hills, AZ
$2,208/mo (44.9% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Marana, AZ?

Median rent in Marana is $2,216 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Arizona earns about $58,966 a year, which makes that rent 45.1% 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 Marana?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Arizona (~$58,966/yr) supports up to $1,474 a month in rent. Marana's current median rent is $2,216/mo, which is $742/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Marana?

At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Arizona works roughly 78.2 hours a month to cover Marana's median rent of $2,216.

Where is rent cheaper than Marana for a licensed practical nurse?

Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Queen Creek ($2,214/mo), Flagstaff ($2,211/mo), Fountain Hills ($2,208/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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