Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Victoria, MN?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 44.5% of gross income.

Victoria rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Minnesota state estimate).

Victoria median rent
$2,346/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Minnesota)
$63,222/yr
Rent as % of income
44.5%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,269, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,581/mo in rent. Victoria's median rent of $2,346 exceeds that threshold by $765/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 77.2 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 Minnesota cities have lower median rent than Victoria, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Saint Anthony, MN
$2,332/mo (44.3% of income)
Saint Anthony, MN
$2,307/mo (43.8% of income)
Saint Anthony, MN
$2,280/mo (43.3% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Victoria, MN?

Median rent in Victoria is $2,346 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Minnesota earns about $63,222 a year, which makes that rent 44.5% 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 Victoria?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Minnesota (~$63,222/yr) supports up to $1,581 a month in rent. Victoria's current median rent is $2,346/mo, which is $765/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Minnesota works roughly 77.2 hours a month to cover Victoria's median rent of $2,346.

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

Nearby Minnesota cities with lower median rent include Saint Anthony ($2,332/mo), Saint Anthony ($2,307/mo), Saint Anthony ($2,280/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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