Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Williston, ND?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 26.2% of gross income.

Williston rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (North Dakota state estimate).

Williston median rent
$1,288/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (North Dakota)
$58,966/yr
Rent as % of income
26.2%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,914, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,474/mo in rent. Williston's median rent of $1,288 leaves roughly $186/mo of headroom under that threshold. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 45.4 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 North Dakota cities have lower median rent than Williston, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Minot, ND
$1,269/mo (25.8% of income)
Dickinson, ND
$1,269/mo (25.8% of income)
Watford City, ND
$1,265/mo (25.7% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Williston, ND?

Median rent in Williston is $1,288 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in North Dakota earns about $58,966 a year, which makes that rent 26.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a licensed practical nurse afford in Williston?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in North Dakota (~$58,966/yr) supports up to $1,474 a month in rent. Williston's current median rent is $1,288/mo, which leaves a $186/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in North Dakota works roughly 45.4 hours a month to cover Williston's median rent of $1,288.

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

Nearby North Dakota cities with lower median rent include Minot ($1,269/mo), Dickinson ($1,269/mo), Watford City ($1,265/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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