Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Green Bay, WI?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.3% of gross income.

Green Bay rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wisconsin state estimate).

Green Bay median rent
$1,119/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Wisconsin)
$57,751/yr
Rent as % of income
23.3%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,813, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,444/mo in rent. Green Bay's median rent of $1,119 leaves roughly $325/mo of headroom under that threshold. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 40.3 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 Green Bay, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Beloit, WI
$1,118/mo (23.2% of income)
Beloit, WI
$1,118/mo (23.2% of income)
Bellevue, WI
$1,116/mo (23.2% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Green Bay, WI?

Median rent in Green Bay is $1,119 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Wisconsin earns about $57,751 a year, which makes that rent 23.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a licensed practical nurse afford in Green Bay?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Wisconsin (~$57,751/yr) supports up to $1,444 a month in rent. Green Bay's current median rent is $1,119/mo, which leaves a $325/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Wisconsin works roughly 40.3 hours a month to cover Green Bay's median rent of $1,119.

Where is rent cheaper than Green Bay for a licensed practical nurse?

Nearby Wisconsin cities with lower median rent include Beloit ($1,118/mo), Beloit ($1,118/mo), Bellevue ($1,116/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 Green Bay, WI. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.