Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Austin, MN?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 22% of gross income.
Austin rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Minnesota state estimate).
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 Minnesota cities have lower median rent than Austin, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:
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Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Austin, MN?
Median rent in Austin is $1,161 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Minnesota earns about $63,222 a year, which makes that rent 22% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a licensed practical nurse afford in Austin?
Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Minnesota (~$63,222/yr) supports up to $1,581 a month in rent. Austin's current median rent is $1,161/mo, which leaves a $420/mo buffer.
How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Austin?
At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Minnesota works roughly 38.2 hours a month to cover Austin's median rent of $1,161.
Where is rent cheaper than Austin for a licensed practical nurse?
Nearby Minnesota cities with lower median rent include Winona ($1,160/mo), Mankato ($1,160/mo), Mankato ($1,160/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.