Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Clover Creek, WA?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 35.7% of gross income.

Clover Creek rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Washington state estimate).

Clover Creek median rent
$2,028/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Washington)
$68,085/yr
Rent as % of income
35.7%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,674, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,702/mo in rent. Clover Creek's median rent of $2,028 exceeds that threshold by $326/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 62 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 Clover Creek, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Stanwood, WA
$2,027/mo (35.7% of income)
Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA
$2,027/mo (35.7% of income)
Ferndale, WA
$2,026/mo (35.7% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Clover Creek, WA?

Median rent in Clover Creek is $2,028 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Washington earns about $68,085 a year, which makes that rent 35.7% 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 Clover Creek?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Washington (~$68,085/yr) supports up to $1,702 a month in rent. Clover Creek's current median rent is $2,028/mo, which is $326/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $33 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Washington works roughly 62 hours a month to cover Clover Creek's median rent of $2,028.

Where is rent cheaper than Clover Creek for a licensed practical nurse?

Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Stanwood ($2,027/mo), Bryn Mawr-Skyway ($2,027/mo), Ferndale ($2,026/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 Clover Creek, WA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.