Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Findlay, OH?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 28.2% of gross income.

Findlay rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Ohio state estimate).

Findlay median rent
$1,345/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Ohio)
$57,143/yr
Rent as % of income
28.2%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,762, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,429/mo in rent. Findlay's median rent of $1,345 leaves roughly $84/mo of headroom under that threshold. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 49 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 Ohio cities have lower median rent than Findlay, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Cleveland, OH
$1,344/mo (28.2% of income)
Whitehall, OH
$1,343/mo (28.2% of income)
Fairborn, OH
$1,343/mo (28.2% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Findlay, OH?

Median rent in Findlay is $1,345 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Ohio earns about $57,143 a year, which makes that rent 28.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

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

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Ohio (~$57,143/yr) supports up to $1,429 a month in rent. Findlay's current median rent is $1,345/mo, which leaves a $84/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $27 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Ohio works roughly 49 hours a month to cover Findlay's median rent of $1,345.

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

Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Cleveland ($1,344/mo), Whitehall ($1,343/mo), Fairborn ($1,343/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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