Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Beverly Hills, CA?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 72.2% of gross income.

Beverly Hills rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (California state estimate).

Beverly Hills median rent
$4,314/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (California)
$71,732/yr
Rent as % of income
72.2%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,978, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,793/mo in rent. Beverly Hills's median rent of $4,314 exceeds that threshold by $2,521/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 125.1 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 California cities have lower median rent than Beverly Hills, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Carpinteria, CA
$4,307/mo (72.1% of income)
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$4,300/mo (71.9% of income)
Palo Alto, CA
$4,299/mo (71.9% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Beverly Hills, CA?

Median rent in Beverly Hills is $4,314 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in California earns about $71,732 a year, which makes that rent 72.2% 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 Beverly Hills?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in California (~$71,732/yr) supports up to $1,793 a month in rent. Beverly Hills's current median rent is $4,314/mo, which is $2,521/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $34 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in California works roughly 125.1 hours a month to cover Beverly Hills's median rent of $4,314.

Where is rent cheaper than Beverly Hills for a licensed practical nurse?

Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Carpinteria ($4,307/mo), Rancho Palos Verdes ($4,300/mo), Palo Alto ($4,299/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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