Can A HVAC Technician Afford Rent in Goddard, KS?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 39.5% of gross income.

Goddard rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Kansas state estimate).

Goddard median rent
$1,698/mo
HVAC Technician salary (Kansas)
$51,570/yr
Rent as % of income
39.5%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,298, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,289/mo in rent. Goddard's median rent of $1,698 exceeds that threshold by $409/mo, putting a hvac technician salary into the rent-burdened range here. A hvac technician works roughly 68.5 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a hvac technician salary

HVAC technician pay sits near the US median household income and rises sharply with certification and overtime. At the national-average HVAC salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,433 a month in rent.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Kansas cities have lower median rent than Goddard, which improves the affordability math on a hvac technician salary:

Bel Aire, KS
$1,696/mo (39.5% of income)
Lenexa, KS
$1,685/mo (39.2% of income)
Bel Aire, KS
$1,679/mo (39.1% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a hvac technician afford rent in Goddard, KS?

Median rent in Goddard is $1,698 a month. A typical hvac technician in Kansas earns about $51,570 a year, which makes that rent 39.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a hvac technician afford in Goddard?

Using the 30% rule, a hvac technician salary in Kansas (~$51,570/yr) supports up to $1,289 a month in rent. Goddard's current median rent is $1,698/mo, which is $409/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a hvac technician work to cover rent in Goddard?

At an hourly equivalent of about $25 an hour, a hvac technician in Kansas works roughly 68.5 hours a month to cover Goddard's median rent of $1,698.

Where is rent cheaper than Goddard for a hvac technician?

Nearby Kansas cities with lower median rent include Bel Aire ($1,696/mo), Lenexa ($1,685/mo), Bel Aire ($1,679/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a hvac technician salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Kansas state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Goddard, KS. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.