Can A Registered Nurse Afford Rent in Potomac, MD?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 51% of gross income.
Potomac rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Maryland 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 Maryland cities have lower median rent than Potomac, which improves the affordability math on a registered nurse salary:
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View full rent data for Potomac, MD →Frequently asked questions
Can a registered nurse afford rent in Potomac, MD?
Median rent in Potomac is $4,338 a month. A typical registered nurse in Maryland earns about $102,038 a year, which makes that rent 51% 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 Potomac?
Using the 30% rule, a registered nurse salary in Maryland (~$102,038/yr) supports up to $2,551 a month in rent. Potomac's current median rent is $4,338/mo, which is $1,787/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a registered nurse work to cover rent in Potomac?
At an hourly equivalent of about $49 an hour, a registered nurse in Maryland works roughly 88.4 hours a month to cover Potomac's median rent of $4,338.
Where is rent cheaper than Potomac for a registered nurse?
Nearby Maryland cities with lower median rent include Clinton ($3,425/mo), Kensington ($3,416/mo), Kensington ($3,382/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a registered nurse salary.