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

Rent-burdened — rent takes 45.9% of gross income.

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

Marysville median rent
$2,606/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Washington)
$68,085/yr
Rent as % of income
45.9%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,674, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,702/mo in rent. Marysville's median rent of $2,606 exceeds that threshold by $904/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 79.6 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 Marysville, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Anacortes, WA
$2,605/mo (45.9% of income)
Snohomish, WA
$2,604/mo (45.9% of income)
Bellevue, WA
$2,604/mo (45.9% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Median rent in Marysville is $2,606 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Washington earns about $68,085 a year, which makes that rent 45.9% 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 Marysville?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Washington (~$68,085/yr) supports up to $1,702 a month in rent. Marysville's current median rent is $2,606/mo, which is $904/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $33 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Washington works roughly 79.6 hours a month to cover Marysville's median rent of $2,606.

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

Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Anacortes ($2,605/mo), Snohomish ($2,604/mo), Bellevue ($2,604/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 Marysville, WA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.