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

Rent-burdened — rent takes 44.8% of gross income.

Holladay rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Utah state estimate).

Holladay median rent
$2,181/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Utah)
$58,358/yr
Rent as % of income
44.8%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,863, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,459/mo in rent. Holladay's median rent of $2,181 exceeds that threshold by $722/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 77.7 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 Holladay, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Santa Clara, UT
$2,179/mo (44.8% of income)
Kearns, UT
$2,177/mo (44.8% of income)
Spanish Fork, UT
$2,176/mo (44.7% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Median rent in Holladay is $2,181 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Utah earns about $58,358 a year, which makes that rent 44.8% 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 Holladay?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Utah (~$58,358/yr) supports up to $1,459 a month in rent. Holladay's current median rent is $2,181/mo, which is $722/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Utah works roughly 77.7 hours a month to cover Holladay's median rent of $2,181.

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

Nearby Utah cities with lower median rent include Santa Clara ($2,179/mo), Kearns ($2,177/mo), Spanish Fork ($2,176/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 Holladay, UT. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.