Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Bonaire, GA?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 37.8% of gross income.

Bonaire rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Georgia state estimate).

Bonaire median rent
$1,817/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Georgia)
$57,751/yr
Rent as % of income
37.8%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,813, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,444/mo in rent. Bonaire's median rent of $1,817 exceeds that threshold by $373/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 65.4 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 Georgia cities have lower median rent than Bonaire, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Covington, GA
$1,816/mo (37.7% of income)
Chamblee, GA
$1,815/mo (37.7% of income)
Chamblee, GA
$1,815/mo (37.7% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Bonaire, GA?

Median rent in Bonaire is $1,817 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Georgia earns about $57,751 a year, which makes that rent 37.8% 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 Bonaire?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Georgia (~$57,751/yr) supports up to $1,444 a month in rent. Bonaire's current median rent is $1,817/mo, which is $373/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Georgia works roughly 65.4 hours a month to cover Bonaire's median rent of $1,817.

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

Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Covington ($1,816/mo), Chamblee ($1,815/mo), Chamblee ($1,815/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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