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

Stretched but workable — rent takes 34.7% of gross income.

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

Saukville median rent
$1,672/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Wisconsin)
$57,751/yr
Rent as % of income
34.7%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,813, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,444/mo in rent. Saukville's median rent of $1,672 exceeds that threshold by $228/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 60.2 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 Wisconsin cities have lower median rent than Saukville, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Mount Pleasant, WI
$1,671/mo (34.7% of income)
Middleton, WI
$1,671/mo (34.7% of income)
Glendale, WI
$1,671/mo (34.7% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Median rent in Saukville is $1,672 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Wisconsin earns about $57,751 a year, which makes that rent 34.7% 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 Saukville?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Wisconsin (~$57,751/yr) supports up to $1,444 a month in rent. Saukville's current median rent is $1,672/mo, which is $228/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Wisconsin works roughly 60.2 hours a month to cover Saukville's median rent of $1,672.

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

Nearby Wisconsin cities with lower median rent include Mount Pleasant ($1,671/mo), Middleton ($1,671/mo), Glendale ($1,671/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 Saukville, WI. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.