Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Yuma, AZ?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 30% of gross income.
Yuma rent: June 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 Yuma, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:
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Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Yuma, AZ?
Median rent in Yuma is $1,473 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Arizona earns about $58,966 a year, which makes that rent 30% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a licensed practical nurse afford in Yuma?
Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Arizona (~$58,966/yr) supports up to $1,474 a month in rent. Yuma's current median rent is $1,473/mo, which leaves a $1/mo buffer.
How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Yuma?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Arizona works roughly 52 hours a month to cover Yuma's median rent of $1,473.
Where is rent cheaper than Yuma for a licensed practical nurse?
Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Green Valley ($1,467/mo), Bullhead City ($1,457/mo), Bullhead City ($1,457/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.