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

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 29.4% of gross income.

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

Torrington median rent
$1,638/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Connecticut)
$66,869/yr
Rent as % of income
29.4%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,572, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,672/mo in rent. Torrington's median rent of $1,638 leaves roughly $34/mo of headroom under that threshold. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 51 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 Torrington, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Meriden, CT
$1,637/mo (29.4% of income)
New London, CT
$1,635/mo (29.3% of income)
Meriden, CT
$1,633/mo (29.3% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Median rent in Torrington is $1,638 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Connecticut earns about $66,869 a year, which makes that rent 29.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

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

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Connecticut (~$66,869/yr) supports up to $1,672 a month in rent. Torrington's current median rent is $1,638/mo, which leaves a $34/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $32 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Connecticut works roughly 51 hours a month to cover Torrington's median rent of $1,638.

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

Nearby Connecticut cities with lower median rent include Meriden ($1,637/mo), New London ($1,635/mo), Meriden ($1,633/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 Torrington, CT. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.