Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Stonington, CT?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 45.1% of gross income.

Stonington rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Connecticut state estimate).

Stonington median rent
$2,513/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Connecticut)
$66,869/yr
Rent as % of income
45.1%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,572, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,672/mo in rent. Stonington's median rent of $2,513 exceeds that threshold by $841/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 78.2 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 Connecticut cities have lower median rent than Stonington, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Branford, CT
$2,512/mo (45.1% of income)
Newington, CT
$2,511/mo (45.1% of income)
Newington, CT
$2,510/mo (45% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Stonington, CT?

Median rent in Stonington is $2,513 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Connecticut earns about $66,869 a year, which makes that rent 45.1% 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 Stonington?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Connecticut (~$66,869/yr) supports up to $1,672 a month in rent. Stonington's current median rent is $2,513/mo, which is $841/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $32 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Connecticut works roughly 78.2 hours a month to cover Stonington's median rent of $2,513.

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

Nearby Connecticut cities with lower median rent include Branford ($2,512/mo), Newington ($2,511/mo), Newington ($2,510/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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