Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Leonardtown, MD?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 40.4% of gross income.

Leonardtown rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Maryland state estimate).

Leonardtown median rent
$2,213/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Maryland)
$65,653/yr
Rent as % of income
40.4%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,471, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,641/mo in rent. Leonardtown's median rent of $2,213 exceeds that threshold by $572/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 70.1 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 Maryland cities have lower median rent than Leonardtown, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Annapolis, MD
$2,212/mo (40.4% of income)
Annapolis, MD
$2,212/mo (40.4% of income)
Gaithersburg, MD
$2,212/mo (40.4% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Leonardtown, MD?

Median rent in Leonardtown is $2,213 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Maryland earns about $65,653 a year, which makes that rent 40.4% 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 Leonardtown?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Maryland (~$65,653/yr) supports up to $1,641 a month in rent. Leonardtown's current median rent is $2,213/mo, which is $572/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $32 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Maryland works roughly 70.1 hours a month to cover Leonardtown's median rent of $2,213.

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

Nearby Maryland cities with lower median rent include Annapolis ($2,212/mo), Annapolis ($2,212/mo), Gaithersburg ($2,212/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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