Can A Carpenter Afford Rent in Highlands Ranch, CO?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 48% of gross income.
Highlands Ranch rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Colorado state estimate).
About rent and a carpenter salary
Carpenter pay sits modestly above the US median household income and covers comfortable rent in most lower- and mid-cost metros. Union carpenters in high-cost cities often earn well above the BLS mean. At the national-average carpenter salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,524 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Colorado cities have lower median rent than Highlands Ranch, which improves the affordability math on a carpenter salary:
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Can a carpenter afford rent in Highlands Ranch, CO?
Median rent in Highlands Ranch is $2,559 a month. A typical carpenter in Colorado earns about $63,987 a year, which makes that rent 48% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a carpenter afford in Highlands Ranch?
Using the 30% rule, a carpenter salary in Colorado (~$63,987/yr) supports up to $1,600 a month in rent. Highlands Ranch's current median rent is $2,559/mo, which is $959/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a carpenter work to cover rent in Highlands Ranch?
At an hourly equivalent of about $31 an hour, a carpenter in Colorado works roughly 83.2 hours a month to cover Highlands Ranch's median rent of $2,559.
Where is rent cheaper than Highlands Ranch for a carpenter?
Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Glenwood Springs ($2,558/mo), Glenwood Springs ($2,555/mo), Evergreen ($2,554/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a carpenter salary.