Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Riverton-Boulevard Park, WA?

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

Riverton-Boulevard Park rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Washington state estimate).

Riverton-Boulevard Park median rent
$2,002/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. Riverton-Boulevard Park's median rent of $2,002 exceeds that threshold by $300/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 61.2 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 Riverton-Boulevard Park, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Port Orchard, WA
$2,001/mo (35.3% of income)
Kenmore, WA
$2,001/mo (35.3% of income)
Auburn, WA
$2,000/mo (35.3% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Riverton-Boulevard Park, WA?

Median rent in Riverton-Boulevard Park is $2,002 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 Riverton-Boulevard Park?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Washington (~$68,085/yr) supports up to $1,702 a month in rent. Riverton-Boulevard Park's current median rent is $2,002/mo, which is $300/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Riverton-Boulevard Park?

At an hourly equivalent of about $33 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Washington works roughly 61.2 hours a month to cover Riverton-Boulevard Park's median rent of $2,002.

Where is rent cheaper than Riverton-Boulevard Park for a licensed practical nurse?

Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Port Orchard ($2,001/mo), Kenmore ($2,001/mo), Auburn ($2,000/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 Riverton-Boulevard Park, WA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.