Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Coto de Caza, CA?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 133.8% of gross income.

Coto de Caza rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (California state estimate).

Coto de Caza median rent
$8,000/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (California)
$71,732/yr
Rent as % of income
133.8%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,978, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,793/mo in rent. Coto de Caza's median rent of $8,000 exceeds that threshold by $6,207/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 232 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 Coto de Caza, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Los Altos, CA
$7,992/mo (133.7% of income)
Del Mar, CA
$7,867/mo (131.6% of income)
Los Altos, CA
$7,513/mo (125.7% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Coto de Caza, CA?

Median rent in Coto de Caza is $8,000 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in California earns about $71,732 a year, which makes that rent 133.8% 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 Coto de Caza?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in California (~$71,732/yr) supports up to $1,793 a month in rent. Coto de Caza's current median rent is $8,000/mo, which is $6,207/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Coto de Caza?

At an hourly equivalent of about $34 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in California works roughly 232 hours a month to cover Coto de Caza's median rent of $8,000.

Where is rent cheaper than Coto de Caza for a licensed practical nurse?

Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Los Altos ($7,992/mo), Del Mar ($7,867/mo), Los Altos ($7,513/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 Coto de Caza, CA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.