Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Eden, UT?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 37.5% of gross income.

Eden rent: April 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Utah state estimate).

Eden median rent
$1,825/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Utah)
$58,358/yr
Rent as % of income
37.5%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,863, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,459/mo in rent. Eden's median rent of $1,825 exceeds that threshold by $366/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 65 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 Utah cities have lower median rent than Eden, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Cottonwood Heights, UT
$1,822/mo (37.5% of income)
Saint George, UT
$1,820/mo (37.4% of income)
Pleasant Grove, UT
$1,818/mo (37.4% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Eden, UT?

Median rent in Eden is $1,825 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Utah earns about $58,358 a year, which makes that rent 37.5% 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 Eden?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Utah (~$58,358/yr) supports up to $1,459 a month in rent. Eden's current median rent is $1,825/mo, which is $366/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Utah works roughly 65 hours a month to cover Eden's median rent of $1,825.

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

Nearby Utah cities with lower median rent include Cottonwood Heights ($1,822/mo), Saint George ($1,820/mo), Pleasant Grove ($1,818/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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