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

Rent-burdened — rent takes 41.8% of gross income.

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

Bartlett median rent
$2,162/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Illinois)
$62,006/yr
Rent as % of income
41.8%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,167, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,550/mo in rent. Bartlett's median rent of $2,162 exceeds that threshold by $612/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 72.5 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 Bartlett, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Lake in the Hills, IL
$2,161/mo (41.8% of income)
Lake in the Hills, IL
$2,160/mo (41.8% of income)
Niles, IL
$2,160/mo (41.8% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Median rent in Bartlett is $2,162 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Illinois earns about $62,006 a year, which makes that rent 41.8% 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 Bartlett?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Illinois (~$62,006/yr) supports up to $1,550 a month in rent. Bartlett's current median rent is $2,162/mo, which is $612/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Illinois works roughly 72.5 hours a month to cover Bartlett's median rent of $2,162.

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

Nearby Illinois cities with lower median rent include Lake in the Hills ($2,161/mo), Lake in the Hills ($2,160/mo), Niles ($2,160/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 Bartlett, IL. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.