Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Eugene, OR?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 35% of gross income.
Eugene rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oregon state estimate).
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 Oregon cities have lower median rent than Eugene, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:
Compare with full rent data for Eugene
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Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Eugene, OR?
Median rent in Eugene is $1,842 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Oregon earns about $63,222 a year, which makes that rent 35% 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 Eugene?
Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Oregon (~$63,222/yr) supports up to $1,581 a month in rent. Eugene's current median rent is $1,842/mo, which is $261/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Eugene?
At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Oregon works roughly 60.6 hours a month to cover Eugene's median rent of $1,842.
Where is rent cheaper than Eugene for a licensed practical nurse?
Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Saint Helens ($1,841/mo), Gladstone ($1,841/mo), Fairview ($1,841/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.