Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Cheyenne, WY?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 32.1% of gross income.
Cheyenne rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wyoming 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 Wyoming cities have lower median rent than Cheyenne, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:
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Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Cheyenne, WY?
Median rent in Cheyenne is $1,528 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Wyoming earns about $57,143 a year, which makes that rent 32.1% 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 Cheyenne?
Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Wyoming (~$57,143/yr) supports up to $1,429 a month in rent. Cheyenne's current median rent is $1,528/mo, which is $99/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Cheyenne?
At an hourly equivalent of about $27 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Wyoming works roughly 55.6 hours a month to cover Cheyenne's median rent of $1,528.
Where is rent cheaper than Cheyenne for a licensed practical nurse?
Nearby Wyoming cities with lower median rent include Lander ($1,512/mo), Lander ($1,450/mo), Sheridan ($1,440/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.