Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Glendale, WI?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 34.6% of gross income.

Glendale rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wisconsin state estimate).

Glendale median rent
$1,664/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Wisconsin)
$57,751/yr
Rent as % of income
34.6%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,813, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,444/mo in rent. Glendale's median rent of $1,664 exceeds that threshold by $220/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 59.9 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 Wisconsin cities have lower median rent than Glendale, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

De Forest, WI
$1,663/mo (34.6% of income)
Mount Pleasant, WI
$1,662/mo (34.5% of income)
Germantown, WI
$1,662/mo (34.5% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Glendale, WI?

Median rent in Glendale is $1,664 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Wisconsin earns about $57,751 a year, which makes that rent 34.6% 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 Glendale?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Wisconsin (~$57,751/yr) supports up to $1,444 a month in rent. Glendale's current median rent is $1,664/mo, which is $220/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Wisconsin works roughly 59.9 hours a month to cover Glendale's median rent of $1,664.

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

Nearby Wisconsin cities with lower median rent include De Forest ($1,663/mo), Mount Pleasant ($1,662/mo), Germantown ($1,662/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Wisconsin state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Glendale, WI. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.