Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Kalispell, MT?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 41.5% of gross income.
Kalispell rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Montana 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 Montana cities have lower median rent than Kalispell, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:
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Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Kalispell, MT?
Median rent in Kalispell is $1,852 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Montana earns about $53,495 a year, which makes that rent 41.5% 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 Kalispell?
Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Montana (~$53,495/yr) supports up to $1,337 a month in rent. Kalispell's current median rent is $1,852/mo, which is $515/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Kalispell?
At an hourly equivalent of about $26 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Montana works roughly 72 hours a month to cover Kalispell's median rent of $1,852.
Where is rent cheaper than Kalispell for a licensed practical nurse?
Nearby Montana cities with lower median rent include Livingston ($1,839/mo), Livingston ($1,783/mo), Livingston ($1,738/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.