Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Goodyear, AZ?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 31.3% of gross income.

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

Goodyear median rent
$1,697/mo
Plumber salary (Arizona)
$65,087/yr
Rent as % of income
31.3%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,424, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,627/mo in rent. Goodyear's median rent of $1,697 exceeds that threshold by $70/mo, putting a plumber salary into the rent-burdened range here. A plumber works roughly 54.2 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 Goodyear, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:

Casa Grande, AZ
$1,696/mo (31.3% of income)
Tempe, AZ
$1,695/mo (31.3% of income)
Tempe, AZ
$1,694/mo (31.2% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Goodyear, AZ?

Median rent in Goodyear is $1,697 a month. A typical plumber in Arizona earns about $65,087 a year, which makes that rent 31.3% 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 Goodyear?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Arizona (~$65,087/yr) supports up to $1,627 a month in rent. Goodyear's current median rent is $1,697/mo, which is $70/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $31 an hour, a plumber in Arizona works roughly 54.2 hours a month to cover Goodyear's median rent of $1,697.

Where is rent cheaper than Goodyear for a plumber?

Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Casa Grande ($1,696/mo), Tempe ($1,695/mo), Tempe ($1,694/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 Goodyear, AZ. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.