Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Napa, CA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 47% of gross income.
Napa rent: July 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 Napa, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:
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Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Napa, CA?
Median rent in Napa is $2,808 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in California earns about $71,732 a year, which makes that rent 47% 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 Napa?
Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in California (~$71,732/yr) supports up to $1,793 a month in rent. Napa's current median rent is $2,808/mo, which is $1,015/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Napa?
At an hourly equivalent of about $34 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in California works roughly 81.4 hours a month to cover Napa's median rent of $2,808.
Where is rent cheaper than Napa for a licensed practical nurse?
Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Palmdale ($2,807/mo), Palmdale ($2,807/mo), Baldwin Park ($2,807/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.