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

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 29.2% of gross income.

Colbert rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Washington state estimate).

Colbert median rent
$1,658/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Washington)
$68,085/yr
Rent as % of income
29.2%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,674, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,702/mo in rent. Colbert's median rent of $1,658 leaves roughly $44/mo of headroom under that threshold. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 50.7 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 Washington cities have lower median rent than Colbert, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Pasco, WA
$1,656/mo (29.2% of income)
Richland, WA
$1,656/mo (29.2% of income)
Selah, WA
$1,655/mo (29.2% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Median rent in Colbert is $1,658 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Washington earns about $68,085 a year, which makes that rent 29.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

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

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Washington (~$68,085/yr) supports up to $1,702 a month in rent. Colbert's current median rent is $1,658/mo, which leaves a $44/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $33 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Washington works roughly 50.7 hours a month to cover Colbert's median rent of $1,658.

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

Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Pasco ($1,656/mo), Richland ($1,656/mo), Selah ($1,655/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 Colbert, WA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.