Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Sedro-Woolley, WA?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 33.6% of gross income.

Sedro-Woolley rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Washington state estimate).

Sedro-Woolley median rent
$1,906/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Washington)
$68,085/yr
Rent as % of income
33.6%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,674, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,702/mo in rent. Sedro-Woolley's median rent of $1,906 exceeds that threshold by $204/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 58.2 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 Sedro-Woolley, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Lacey, WA
$1,905/mo (33.6% of income)
Olympia, WA
$1,905/mo (33.6% of income)
Pacific, WA
$1,904/mo (33.6% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Sedro-Woolley, WA?

Median rent in Sedro-Woolley is $1,906 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Washington earns about $68,085 a year, which makes that rent 33.6% 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 Sedro-Woolley?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Washington (~$68,085/yr) supports up to $1,702 a month in rent. Sedro-Woolley's current median rent is $1,906/mo, which is $204/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Sedro-Woolley?

At an hourly equivalent of about $33 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Washington works roughly 58.2 hours a month to cover Sedro-Woolley's median rent of $1,906.

Where is rent cheaper than Sedro-Woolley for a licensed practical nurse?

Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Lacey ($1,905/mo), Olympia ($1,905/mo), Pacific ($1,904/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 Sedro-Woolley, WA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.