Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Florence, AZ?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 32.1% of gross income.

Florence rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arizona state estimate).

Florence median rent
$1,743/mo
Plumber salary (Arizona)
$65,087/yr
Rent as % of income
32.1%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,424, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,627/mo in rent. Florence's median rent of $1,743 exceeds that threshold by $116/mo, putting a plumber salary into the rent-burdened range here. A plumber works roughly 55.7 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a plumber salary

Plumber pay sits comfortably above the US median household income and covers affordable rent in most US metros. At the national-average plumber salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,678 a month in rent. The per-city pages combine local rent with local plumber-pay estimates so renters can see where the math works.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Arizona cities have lower median rent than Florence, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:

Prescott Valley, AZ
$1,741/mo (32.1% of income)
Apache Junction, AZ
$1,741/mo (32.1% of income)
Litchfield Park, AZ
$1,740/mo (32.1% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Florence, AZ?

Median rent in Florence is $1,743 a month. A typical plumber in Arizona earns about $65,087 a year, which makes that rent 32.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a plumber afford in Florence?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Arizona (~$65,087/yr) supports up to $1,627 a month in rent. Florence's current median rent is $1,743/mo, which is $116/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a plumber work to cover rent in Florence?

At an hourly equivalent of about $31 an hour, a plumber in Arizona works roughly 55.7 hours a month to cover Florence's median rent of $1,743.

Where is rent cheaper than Florence for a plumber?

Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Prescott Valley ($1,741/mo), Apache Junction ($1,741/mo), Litchfield Park ($1,740/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a plumber salary.

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