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

Rent-burdened — rent takes 50.5% of gross income.

Maineville rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Ohio state estimate).

Maineville median rent
$2,403/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Ohio)
$57,143/yr
Rent as % of income
50.5%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,762, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,429/mo in rent. Maineville's median rent of $2,403 exceeds that threshold by $974/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 87.5 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 Maineville, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Powell, OH
$2,395/mo (50.3% of income)
Pickerington, OH
$2,390/mo (50.2% of income)
Powell, OH
$2,384/mo (50.1% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Median rent in Maineville is $2,403 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Ohio earns about $57,143 a year, which makes that rent 50.5% 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 Maineville?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Ohio (~$57,143/yr) supports up to $1,429 a month in rent. Maineville's current median rent is $2,403/mo, which is $974/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $27 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Ohio works roughly 87.5 hours a month to cover Maineville's median rent of $2,403.

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

Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Powell ($2,395/mo), Pickerington ($2,390/mo), Powell ($2,384/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 Maineville, OH. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.