Can A Registered Nurse Afford Rent in Burlington, KY?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 30.4% of gross income.
Burlington rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Kentucky state estimate).
About rent and a registered nurse salary
Rent is the single largest fixed cost most renters carry, and the rent-to-income ratio is the simplest measure of whether a city is livable on a given salary. For renters earning a typical registered-nurse income, the 30% rule supports about $2,360 a month in rent. That margin covers comfortable one-bedroom rent in the vast majority of US metros but tightens significantly in the highest-rent coastal cities, where rent can claim 40% or more of an RN paycheck. The per-city pages below show the local rent, the local nurse-pay estimate, and where that combination sits on the affordability scale.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Kentucky cities have lower median rent than Burlington, which improves the affordability math on a registered nurse salary:
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View full rent data for Burlington, KY →Frequently asked questions
Can a registered nurse afford rent in Burlington, KY?
Median rent in Burlington is $2,108 a month. A typical registered nurse in Kentucky earns about $83,142 a year, which makes that rent 30.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a registered nurse afford in Burlington?
Using the 30% rule, a registered nurse salary in Kentucky (~$83,142/yr) supports up to $2,079 a month in rent. Burlington's current median rent is $2,108/mo, which is $29/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a registered nurse work to cover rent in Burlington?
At an hourly equivalent of about $40 an hour, a registered nurse in Kentucky works roughly 52.7 hours a month to cover Burlington's median rent of $2,108.
Where is rent cheaper than Burlington for a registered nurse?
Nearby Kentucky cities with lower median rent include Independence ($2,104/mo), La Grange ($2,096/mo), Independence ($2,089/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a registered nurse salary.