Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Mountain View, CA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 72.5% of gross income.
Mountain View rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (California 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 California cities have lower median rent than Mountain View, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:
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Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Mountain View, CA?
Median rent in Mountain View is $4,334 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in California earns about $71,732 a year, which makes that rent 72.5% 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 Mountain View?
Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in California (~$71,732/yr) supports up to $1,793 a month in rent. Mountain View's current median rent is $4,334/mo, which is $2,541/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Mountain View?
At an hourly equivalent of about $34 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in California works roughly 125.7 hours a month to cover Mountain View's median rent of $4,334.
Where is rent cheaper than Mountain View for a licensed practical nurse?
Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Sausalito ($4,330/mo), Carpinteria ($4,329/mo), Sausalito ($4,328/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.