Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Laughlin, NV?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 21% of gross income.

Laughlin rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Nevada state estimate).

Laughlin median rent
$1,033/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Nevada)
$58,966/yr
Rent as % of income
21%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,914, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,474/mo in rent. Laughlin's median rent of $1,033 leaves roughly $441/mo of headroom under that threshold. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 36.4 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Laughlin, NV?

Median rent in Laughlin is $1,033 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Nevada earns about $58,966 a year, which makes that rent 21% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

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

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Nevada (~$58,966/yr) supports up to $1,474 a month in rent. Laughlin's current median rent is $1,033/mo, which leaves a $441/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Nevada works roughly 36.4 hours a month to cover Laughlin's median rent of $1,033.

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