The 13 Most Affordable US States to Live in for Registered Nurses

• Nurse Brennan's Affordability Ranking for Registered Nurses: 13th in the USA

• Ranked 27th in Affordability by U.S. News and World Report

• Average RN Salary: Ranked 37th best in the USA

• State Income Tax: 1.1 to 2.9% (10th in the USA)

• Average Monthly Apartment Rent: $1,006 /month; Ranked 11th in affordability in the USA

• Nurse Brennan's Affordability Ranking for Registered Nurses: 12th in the USA

• Ranked 26th in Affordability by U.S. News and World Report

• Average RN Salary: Ranked 13th best in the USA

• State Income Tax: 2.59 to 4.54% (14th in the USA)

• Average Monthly Apartment Rent: $1,375 /month; Ranked 29th in affordability in the USA

• Nurse Brennan's Affordability Ranking for Registered Nurses: 11th in the USA

• Ranked 1st in Affordability by U.S. News and World Report

• Average RN Salary: Ranked 49th best in the USA

• State Income Tax: 3 to 5% (Tied for 23rd best in the USA)

• Average Monthly Apartment Rent: $986 /month; Ranked 8th in affordability in the USA

• Nurse Brennan's Affordability Ranking for Registered Nurses: 10th in the USA

• Ranked 7th in Affordability by U.S. News and World Report

• Average RN Salary: Ranked 44th best in the USA

• No State Tax, but they do have tax interest and dividends

• Average Monthly Apartment Rent: $1,190 /month; Ranked 19th in affordability in the USA

• Nurse Brennan's Affordability Ranking for Registered Nurses: 9th in the USA

• Ranked 4th in Affordability by U.S. News and World Report

• Average RN Salary: Ranked 41st best in the USA

• State Income Tax: 1.5 to 5.4% (26th best in the USA)

• Average Monthly Apartment Rent: $945 /month; Ranked 6th in affordability in the USA

• Nurse Brennan's Affordability Ranking for Registered Nurses: 8th in the USA

• Ranked 16th in Affordability by U.S. News and World Report

• Average RN Salary: Ranked 31st best in the USA

• Ranked 16th best in Affordability by U.S. News and World Report

• Average Monthly Apartment Rent: $1,033 /month; Ranked 13th in affordability in the USA

• Nurse Brennan's Affordability Ranking for Registered Nurses: 7th in the USA

• Ranked 38th in Affordability by U.S. News and World Report

• Average RN Salary: Ranked 6th best in the USA

• No State Tax

• Average Monthly Apartment Rent: $1,380 /month; Ranked 30th in affordability in the USA

• Nurse Brennan's Affordability Ranking for Registered Nurses: 6th in the USA

• Ranked 15th in Affordability by U.S. News and World Report

• Average RN Salary: Ranked 20th best in the USA

• State Income Tax: 1.7 to 4.9% (16th in the USA)

• Average Monthly Apartment Rent: $1,169/month; Ranked 18th in affordability in the USA

• Nurse Brennan's Affordability Ranking for Registered Nurses: 5th in the USA

• Ranked 9th in Affordability by U.S. News and World Report

• Average RN Salary: $Ranked 35th best in the USA

• State Income Tax: 3.23% (12th best in the USA)

• Average Monthly Apartment Rent: $1,031 /month; Ranked 12th in affordability in the USA

• Nurse Brennan's Affordability Ranking for Registered Nurses: 4th in the USA

• Ranked 2nd in Affordability by U.S. News and World Report

• Average RN Salary: Ranked 40th best in the USA

• State Income Tax: 0.5 to 5% (Tied for 23rd best in the USA)

• Average Monthly Apartment Rent: $894 /month; Ranked 3rd in affordability in the USA

• Nurse Brennan's Affordability Ranking for Registered Nurses: 3rd in the USA

• Ranked 5th in Affordability by U.S. News and World Report

• Average RN Salary: Ranked 21st best in the USA

• State Income Tax: 4.25% (13th best in the USA)

• Average Monthly Apartment Rent: $1,196 /month; Ranked 20th in affordability in the USA

Michigan tops out at number three of most affordable states for nurses to live and work in with much to offer during your stay. From it's iconic automotive scene, beaches, great outdoors worth exploring, vibrant sports and music scene, and its convenient location near Illinois and New York there is always somewhere to explore. Michigan is also a state that many Canadian immigrants from eastern Canada choose to work in, sometimes even crossing the border daily to do so. Make sure to visit Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa, which are three of my favorite Canadian cities if Michigan is where you resid

• Nurse Brennan's Affordability Ranking for Registered Nurses: 2nd in the USA

• Ranked 10th best in Affordability by U.S. News and World Report

• Average RN Salary: Ranked 30th best in the USA

• No State Tax

• Average Monthly Apartment Rent: $1,105 /month; Ranked 15th in affordability in the USA

If you are a friend of the great outdoors, Wyoming is the state for you. Yellowstone National Park, the worlds first and oldest national park, is perhaps its greatest attraction for locals and tourists come and explore in. Bridger-Teton National Forest, Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, and the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area should also be on your list of places to see when you visit

• Nurse Brennan's Affordability Ranking for Registered Nurses: 1st in the USA

• Ranked 12th in Affordability by U.S. News and World Report

• Average RN Salary: Ranked 16th best in the USA

• No State Tax

• Average Monthly Apartment Rent: $1,359 /month; Ranked 26th in affordability in the USA

They say that everything is big in Texas, and that includes the affordability for nurses working in this state. With no state tax, average rental prices, a lower cost-of-living, and 16th best salary for Registered Nurses in the USA, Texas ranks as the most affordable state for nurses to live and work in. With a population of approximately 29,000,000 living in Texas, the demand for medical professionals, including nurses, continues to rise, creating a dream scenario for any nurse looking to call the Lone Star State home. With some of the top medical centers, warm weather, incredible beaches along the ocean, and of course, affordability, its no wonder many domestic and international nurses choose Texas to call home.

Sources:

-U.S. News & World Report (Affordability Rankings); Accessed Feb 2021

-nurse.org (Highest Paying States for Registered Nurses in 2021); Accessed Feb 2021

-Business Insider (State Income Tax Rates Across America, Ranked From Highest to Lowest); Accessed Feb 2021

-Experian (Median Rent Across the U.S.); Accessed Feb 2021 (2019 Figures)

If you are ready to start your American Dream and become a US Registered Nurse with Medliant International Healthcare Staffing please email your resume to nursebrennan@medliant.com

Nurse Brennan Belliveau

Email: nursebrennan@medliant.com

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