Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in North Las Vegas, NV?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 37.6% of gross income.

North Las Vegas rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Nevada state estimate).

North Las Vegas median rent
$1,846/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Nevada)
$58,966/yr
Rent as % of income
37.6%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,914, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,474/mo in rent. North Las Vegas's median rent of $1,846 exceeds that threshold by $372/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 65.1 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 Nevada cities have lower median rent than North Las Vegas, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Fernley, NV
$1,845/mo (37.5% of income)
Sparks, NV
$1,845/mo (37.5% of income)
Carson City, NV
$1,844/mo (37.5% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in North Las Vegas, NV?

Median rent in North Las Vegas is $1,846 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Nevada earns about $58,966 a year, which makes that rent 37.6% 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 North Las Vegas?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Nevada (~$58,966/yr) supports up to $1,474 a month in rent. North Las Vegas's current median rent is $1,846/mo, which is $372/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in North Las Vegas?

At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Nevada works roughly 65.1 hours a month to cover North Las Vegas's median rent of $1,846.

Where is rent cheaper than North Las Vegas for a licensed practical nurse?

Nearby Nevada cities with lower median rent include Fernley ($1,845/mo), Sparks ($1,845/mo), Carson City ($1,844/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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