Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in North Attleboro, MA?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 39.9% of gross income.

North Attleboro rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Massachusetts state estimate).

North Attleboro median rent
$2,343/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Massachusetts)
$70,516/yr
Rent as % of income
39.9%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,876, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,763/mo in rent. North Attleboro's median rent of $2,343 exceeds that threshold by $580/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 69.1 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 Massachusetts cities have lower median rent than North Attleboro, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Mansfield, MA
$2,342/mo (39.9% of income)
Haverhill, MA
$2,342/mo (39.9% of income)
Framingham, MA
$2,340/mo (39.8% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in North Attleboro, MA?

Median rent in North Attleboro is $2,343 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Massachusetts earns about $70,516 a year, which makes that rent 39.9% 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 North Attleboro?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Massachusetts (~$70,516/yr) supports up to $1,763 a month in rent. North Attleboro's current median rent is $2,343/mo, which is $580/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $34 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Massachusetts works roughly 69.1 hours a month to cover North Attleboro's median rent of $2,343.

Where is rent cheaper than North Attleboro for a licensed practical nurse?

Nearby Massachusetts cities with lower median rent include Mansfield ($2,342/mo), Haverhill ($2,342/mo), Framingham ($2,340/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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