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

Rent-burdened — rent takes 41.1% of gross income.

Tolleson rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arizona state estimate).

Tolleson median rent
$2,021/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Arizona)
$58,966/yr
Rent as % of income
41.1%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,914, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,474/mo in rent. Tolleson's median rent of $2,021 exceeds that threshold by $547/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 71.3 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 Tolleson, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Paradise Valley, AZ
$2,016/mo (41% of income)
Vail, AZ
$2,015/mo (41% of income)
Gold Canyon, AZ
$2,013/mo (41% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Median rent in Tolleson is $2,021 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Arizona earns about $58,966 a year, which makes that rent 41.1% 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 Tolleson?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Arizona (~$58,966/yr) supports up to $1,474 a month in rent. Tolleson's current median rent is $2,021/mo, which is $547/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Arizona works roughly 71.3 hours a month to cover Tolleson's median rent of $2,021.

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

Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Paradise Valley ($2,016/mo), Vail ($2,015/mo), Gold Canyon ($2,013/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 Tolleson, AZ. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.