Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in North Canton, OH?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 28.8% of gross income.

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

North Canton median rent
$1,373/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Ohio)
$57,143/yr
Rent as % of income
28.8%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,762, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,429/mo in rent. North Canton's median rent of $1,373 leaves roughly $56/mo of headroom under that threshold. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 50 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 North Canton, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Huber Heights, OH
$1,372/mo (28.8% of income)
Huber Heights, OH
$1,372/mo (28.8% of income)
Cleveland Heights, OH
$1,371/mo (28.8% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in North Canton, OH?

Median rent in North Canton is $1,373 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Ohio earns about $57,143 a year, which makes that rent 28.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a licensed practical nurse afford in North Canton?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Ohio (~$57,143/yr) supports up to $1,429 a month in rent. North Canton's current median rent is $1,373/mo, which leaves a $56/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $27 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Ohio works roughly 50 hours a month to cover North Canton's median rent of $1,373.

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

Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Huber Heights ($1,372/mo), Huber Heights ($1,372/mo), Cleveland Heights ($1,371/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 North Canton, OH. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.