Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Larchmont, NY?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 118.6% of gross income.

Larchmont rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New York state estimate).

Larchmont median rent
$6,849/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (New York)
$69,301/yr
Rent as % of income
118.6%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,775, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,733/mo in rent. Larchmont's median rent of $6,849 exceeds that threshold by $5,116/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 205.6 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 New York cities have lower median rent than Larchmont, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Scarsdale, NY
$6,698/mo (116% of income)
Garden City, NY
$6,075/mo (105.2% of income)
Scarsdale, NY
$5,783/mo (100.1% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Larchmont, NY?

Median rent in Larchmont is $6,849 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in New York earns about $69,301 a year, which makes that rent 118.6% 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 Larchmont?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in New York (~$69,301/yr) supports up to $1,733 a month in rent. Larchmont's current median rent is $6,849/mo, which is $5,116/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $33 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in New York works roughly 205.6 hours a month to cover Larchmont's median rent of $6,849.

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

Nearby New York cities with lower median rent include Scarsdale ($6,698/mo), Garden City ($6,075/mo), Scarsdale ($5,783/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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