Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 35.3% of gross income.

Bryn Mawr-Skyway rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Washington state estimate).

Bryn Mawr-Skyway median rent
$2,000/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Washington)
$68,085/yr
Rent as % of income
35.3%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,674, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,702/mo in rent. Bryn Mawr-Skyway's median rent of $2,000 exceeds that threshold by $298/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 61.1 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 Bryn Mawr-Skyway, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Gig Harbor, WA
$1,999/mo (35.2% of income)
Ridgefield, WA
$1,999/mo (35.2% of income)
Shoreline, WA
$1,999/mo (35.2% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA?

Median rent in Bryn Mawr-Skyway is $2,000 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Washington earns about $68,085 a year, which makes that rent 35.3% 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 Bryn Mawr-Skyway?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Washington (~$68,085/yr) supports up to $1,702 a month in rent. Bryn Mawr-Skyway's current median rent is $2,000/mo, which is $298/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Bryn Mawr-Skyway?

At an hourly equivalent of about $33 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Washington works roughly 61.1 hours a month to cover Bryn Mawr-Skyway's median rent of $2,000.

Where is rent cheaper than Bryn Mawr-Skyway for a licensed practical nurse?

Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Gig Harbor ($1,999/mo), Ridgefield ($1,999/mo), Shoreline ($1,999/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 Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.