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

Rent-burdened — rent takes 44.2% of gross income.

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

Verdi median rent
$2,172/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Nevada)
$58,966/yr
Rent as % of income
44.2%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,914, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,474/mo in rent. Verdi's median rent of $2,172 exceeds that threshold by $698/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 76.6 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 Verdi, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Gardnerville, NV
$2,148/mo (43.7% of income)
Dayton, NV
$2,133/mo (43.4% of income)
Gardnerville, NV
$2,125/mo (43.2% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Median rent in Verdi is $2,172 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Nevada earns about $58,966 a year, which makes that rent 44.2% 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 Verdi?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Nevada (~$58,966/yr) supports up to $1,474 a month in rent. Verdi's current median rent is $2,172/mo, which is $698/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Nevada works roughly 76.6 hours a month to cover Verdi's median rent of $2,172.

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

Nearby Nevada cities with lower median rent include Gardnerville ($2,148/mo), Dayton ($2,133/mo), Gardnerville ($2,125/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 Verdi, NV. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.