Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Greeley, CO?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 28% of gross income.
Greeley rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Colorado 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 Colorado cities have lower median rent than Greeley, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:
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Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Greeley, CO?
Median rent in Greeley is $1,487 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Colorado earns about $63,830 a year, which makes that rent 28% 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 $1,487/mo, which leaves a $109/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 48.5 hours a month to cover Greeley's median rent of $1,487.
Where is rent cheaper than Greeley for a licensed practical nurse?
Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Lakewood ($1,484/mo), Fort Collins ($1,480/mo), Aurora ($1,462/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.