Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Rio Rico, AZ?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 28.6% of gross income.
Rio Rico rent: May 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 Rio Rico, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:
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Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Rio Rico, AZ?
Median rent in Rio Rico is $1,407 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Arizona earns about $58,966 a year, which makes that rent 28.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a licensed practical nurse afford in Rio Rico?
Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Arizona (~$58,966/yr) supports up to $1,474 a month in rent. Rio Rico's current median rent is $1,407/mo, which leaves a $67/mo buffer.
How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Rio Rico?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Arizona works roughly 49.6 hours a month to cover Rio Rico's median rent of $1,407.
Where is rent cheaper than Rio Rico for a licensed practical nurse?
Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Kingman ($1,406/mo), Kingman ($1,405/mo), Kingman ($1,402/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.