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

Rent-burdened — rent takes 46.7% of gross income.

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

Sugarcreek median rent
$2,222/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Ohio)
$57,143/yr
Rent as % of income
46.7%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,762, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,429/mo in rent. Sugarcreek's median rent of $2,222 exceeds that threshold by $793/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 80.9 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 Sugarcreek, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

South Lebanon, OH
$2,218/mo (46.6% of income)
Pickerington, OH
$2,207/mo (46.3% of income)
Lebanon, OH
$2,199/mo (46.2% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Median rent in Sugarcreek is $2,222 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Ohio earns about $57,143 a year, which makes that rent 46.7% 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 Sugarcreek?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Ohio (~$57,143/yr) supports up to $1,429 a month in rent. Sugarcreek's current median rent is $2,222/mo, which is $793/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $27 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Ohio works roughly 80.9 hours a month to cover Sugarcreek's median rent of $2,222.

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

Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include South Lebanon ($2,218/mo), Pickerington ($2,207/mo), Lebanon ($2,199/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 Sugarcreek, OH. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.