Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Florence-Graham, CA?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 40.7% of gross income.

Florence-Graham rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (California state estimate).

Florence-Graham median rent
$2,683/mo
Plumber salary (California)
$79,178/yr
Rent as % of income
40.7%
Gross monthly income works out to about $6,598, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,979/mo in rent. Florence-Graham's median rent of $2,683 exceeds that threshold by $704/mo, putting a plumber salary into the rent-burdened range here. A plumber works roughly 70.5 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 California cities have lower median rent than Florence-Graham, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:

La Verne, CA
$2,682/mo (40.6% of income)
Anaheim, CA
$2,682/mo (40.6% of income)
Stanton, CA
$2,682/mo (40.6% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Florence-Graham, CA?

Median rent in Florence-Graham is $2,683 a month. A typical plumber in California earns about $79,178 a year, which makes that rent 40.7% 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-Graham?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in California (~$79,178/yr) supports up to $1,979 a month in rent. Florence-Graham's current median rent is $2,683/mo, which is $704/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $38 an hour, a plumber in California works roughly 70.5 hours a month to cover Florence-Graham's median rent of $2,683.

Where is rent cheaper than Florence-Graham for a plumber?

Nearby California cities with lower median rent include La Verne ($2,682/mo), Anaheim ($2,682/mo), Stanton ($2,682/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a plumber salary.

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