Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Yakima, WA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.4% of gross income.
Yakima rent: September 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 Yakima, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:
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Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Yakima, WA?
Median rent in Yakima is $1,330 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Washington earns about $68,085 a year, which makes that rent 23.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a licensed practical nurse afford in Yakima?
Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Washington (~$68,085/yr) supports up to $1,702 a month in rent. Yakima's current median rent is $1,330/mo, which leaves a $372/mo buffer.
How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Yakima?
At an hourly equivalent of about $33 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Washington works roughly 40.6 hours a month to cover Yakima's median rent of $1,330.
Where is rent cheaper than Yakima for a licensed practical nurse?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Centralia ($1,329/mo), Centralia ($1,328/mo), Centralia ($1,327/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.