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

Stretched but workable — rent takes 34.6% of gross income.

Wickenburg rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arizona state estimate).

Wickenburg median rent
$1,698/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Arizona)
$58,966/yr
Rent as % of income
34.6%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,914, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,474/mo in rent. Wickenburg's median rent of $1,698 exceeds that threshold by $224/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 59.9 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 Wickenburg, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Goodyear, AZ
$1,697/mo (34.5% of income)
Casa Grande, AZ
$1,696/mo (34.5% of income)
Tempe, AZ
$1,695/mo (34.5% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Median rent in Wickenburg is $1,698 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Arizona earns about $58,966 a year, which makes that rent 34.6% 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 Wickenburg?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Arizona (~$58,966/yr) supports up to $1,474 a month in rent. Wickenburg's current median rent is $1,698/mo, which is $224/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Arizona works roughly 59.9 hours a month to cover Wickenburg's median rent of $1,698.

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

Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Goodyear ($1,697/mo), Casa Grande ($1,696/mo), Tempe ($1,695/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 Wickenburg, AZ. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.