Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Aberdeen, WA?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.1% of gross income.

Aberdeen rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Washington state estimate).

Aberdeen median rent
$1,313/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Washington)
$68,085/yr
Rent as % of income
23.1%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,674, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,702/mo in rent. Aberdeen's median rent of $1,313 leaves roughly $389/mo of headroom under that threshold. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 40.1 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 Washington cities have lower median rent than Aberdeen, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Longview, WA
$1,312/mo (23.1% of income)
Longview, WA
$1,312/mo (23.1% of income)
Longview, WA
$1,312/mo (23.1% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Aberdeen, WA?

Median rent in Aberdeen is $1,313 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Washington earns about $68,085 a year, which makes that rent 23.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a licensed practical nurse afford in Aberdeen?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Washington (~$68,085/yr) supports up to $1,702 a month in rent. Aberdeen's current median rent is $1,313/mo, which leaves a $389/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $33 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Washington works roughly 40.1 hours a month to cover Aberdeen's median rent of $1,313.

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

Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Longview ($1,312/mo), Longview ($1,312/mo), Longview ($1,312/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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