Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Kennewick, WA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 29.3% of gross income.
Kennewick rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Washington state estimate).
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 Kennewick, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:
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Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Kennewick, WA?
Median rent in Kennewick is $1,664 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Washington earns about $68,085 a year, which makes that rent 29.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a licensed practical nurse afford in Kennewick?
Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Washington (~$68,085/yr) supports up to $1,702 a month in rent. Kennewick's current median rent is $1,664/mo, which leaves a $38/mo buffer.
How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Kennewick?
At an hourly equivalent of about $33 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Washington works roughly 50.8 hours a month to cover Kennewick's median rent of $1,664.
Where is rent cheaper than Kennewick for a licensed practical nurse?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Richland ($1,663/mo), Shelton ($1,663/mo), Lynnwood ($1,662/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.