Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Chubbuck, ID?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 27.8% of gross income.

Chubbuck rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Idaho state estimate).

Chubbuck median rent
$1,252/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Idaho)
$54,103/yr
Rent as % of income
27.8%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,509, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,353/mo in rent. Chubbuck's median rent of $1,252 leaves roughly $101/mo of headroom under that threshold. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 48.1 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 Idaho cities have lower median rent than Chubbuck, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Shelley, ID
$1,238/mo (27.5% of income)
Lewiston, ID
$1,236/mo (27.4% of income)
Rexburg, ID
$1,235/mo (27.4% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Chubbuck, ID?

Median rent in Chubbuck is $1,252 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Idaho earns about $54,103 a year, which makes that rent 27.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

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

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Idaho (~$54,103/yr) supports up to $1,353 a month in rent. Chubbuck's current median rent is $1,252/mo, which leaves a $101/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $26 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Idaho works roughly 48.1 hours a month to cover Chubbuck's median rent of $1,252.

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

Nearby Idaho cities with lower median rent include Shelley ($1,238/mo), Lewiston ($1,236/mo), Rexburg ($1,235/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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