Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Greenwood Village, CO?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 41.5% of gross income.
Greenwood Village rent: June 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 Greenwood Village, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:
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Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Greenwood Village, CO?
Median rent in Greenwood Village is $2,206 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Colorado earns about $63,830 a year, which makes that rent 41.5% 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 Greenwood Village?
Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Colorado (~$63,830/yr) supports up to $1,596 a month in rent. Greenwood Village's current median rent is $2,206/mo, which is $610/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Greenwood Village?
At an hourly equivalent of about $31 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Colorado works roughly 71.9 hours a month to cover Greenwood Village's median rent of $2,206.
Where is rent cheaper than Greenwood Village for a licensed practical nurse?
Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Superior ($2,205/mo), Superior ($2,205/mo), Superior ($2,202/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.