Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Greeley, CO?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 27.7% of gross income.

Greeley rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Colorado state estimate).

Greeley median rent
$1,474/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Colorado)
$63,830/yr
Rent as % of income
27.7%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,319, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,596/mo in rent. Greeley's median rent of $1,474 leaves roughly $122/mo of headroom under that threshold. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 48 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 Colorado cities have lower median rent than Greeley, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Aurora, CO
$1,462/mo (27.5% of income)
Loveland, CO
$1,458/mo (27.4% of income)
Colorado Springs, CO
$1,448/mo (27.2% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Greeley, CO?

Median rent in Greeley is $1,474 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Colorado earns about $63,830 a year, which makes that rent 27.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a licensed practical nurse afford in Greeley?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Colorado (~$63,830/yr) supports up to $1,596 a month in rent. Greeley's current median rent is $1,474/mo, which leaves a $122/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $31 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Colorado works roughly 48 hours a month to cover Greeley's median rent of $1,474.

Where is rent cheaper than Greeley for a licensed practical nurse?

Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Aurora ($1,462/mo), Loveland ($1,458/mo), Colorado Springs ($1,448/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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