Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Addison, IL?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 35.9% of gross income.

Addison rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Illinois state estimate).

Addison median rent
$1,853/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Illinois)
$62,006/yr
Rent as % of income
35.9%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,167, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,550/mo in rent. Addison's median rent of $1,853 exceeds that threshold by $303/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 62.2 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 Illinois cities have lower median rent than Addison, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Lisle, IL
$1,848/mo (35.8% of income)
Oak Lawn, IL
$1,848/mo (35.8% of income)
Chatham, IL
$1,847/mo (35.7% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Addison, IL?

Median rent in Addison is $1,853 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Illinois earns about $62,006 a year, which makes that rent 35.9% 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 Addison?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Illinois (~$62,006/yr) supports up to $1,550 a month in rent. Addison's current median rent is $1,853/mo, which is $303/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Illinois works roughly 62.2 hours a month to cover Addison's median rent of $1,853.

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

Nearby Illinois cities with lower median rent include Lisle ($1,848/mo), Oak Lawn ($1,848/mo), Chatham ($1,847/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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