Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Cherry Hill, NJ?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 40.9% of gross income.

Cherry Hill rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New Jersey state estimate).

Cherry Hill median rent
$2,320/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (New Jersey)
$68,085/yr
Rent as % of income
40.9%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,674, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,702/mo in rent. Cherry Hill's median rent of $2,320 exceeds that threshold by $618/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 70.9 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 New Jersey cities have lower median rent than Cherry Hill, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Jersey City, NJ
$2,319/mo (40.9% of income)
Roselle, NJ
$2,319/mo (40.9% of income)
Westampton Township, NJ
$2,319/mo (40.9% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Cherry Hill, NJ?

Median rent in Cherry Hill is $2,320 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in New Jersey earns about $68,085 a year, which makes that rent 40.9% 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 Cherry Hill?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in New Jersey (~$68,085/yr) supports up to $1,702 a month in rent. Cherry Hill's current median rent is $2,320/mo, which is $618/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $33 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in New Jersey works roughly 70.9 hours a month to cover Cherry Hill's median rent of $2,320.

Where is rent cheaper than Cherry Hill for a licensed practical nurse?

Nearby New Jersey cities with lower median rent include Jersey City ($2,319/mo), Roselle ($2,319/mo), Westampton Township ($2,319/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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