Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Laramie, WY?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.6% of gross income.
Laramie rent: September 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 Laramie, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:
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View full rent data for Laramie, WY →Frequently asked questions
Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Laramie, WY?
Median rent in Laramie is $1,125 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Wyoming earns about $57,143 a year, which makes that rent 23.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a licensed practical nurse afford in Laramie?
Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Wyoming (~$57,143/yr) supports up to $1,429 a month in rent. Laramie's current median rent is $1,125/mo, which leaves a $304/mo buffer.
How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Laramie?
At an hourly equivalent of about $27 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Wyoming works roughly 40.9 hours a month to cover Laramie's median rent of $1,125.
Where is rent cheaper than Laramie for a licensed practical nurse?
Nearby Wyoming cities with lower median rent include Rock Springs ($1,123/mo), Rock Springs ($1,123/mo), Rock Springs ($1,116/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.