Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Centennial, CO?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 37.9% of gross income.

Centennial rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Colorado state estimate).

Centennial median rent
$2,228/mo
Plumber salary (Colorado)
$70,455/yr
Rent as % of income
37.9%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,871, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,761/mo in rent. Centennial's median rent of $2,228 exceeds that threshold by $467/mo, putting a plumber salary into the rent-burdened range here. A plumber works roughly 65.8 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 Colorado cities have lower median rent than Centennial, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:

Louisville, CO
$2,227/mo (37.9% of income)
Security-Widefield, CO
$2,226/mo (37.9% of income)
Woodland Park, CO
$2,225/mo (37.9% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Centennial, CO?

Median rent in Centennial is $2,228 a month. A typical plumber in Colorado earns about $70,455 a year, which makes that rent 37.9% 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 Centennial?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Colorado (~$70,455/yr) supports up to $1,761 a month in rent. Centennial's current median rent is $2,228/mo, which is $467/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $34 an hour, a plumber in Colorado works roughly 65.8 hours a month to cover Centennial's median rent of $2,228.

Where is rent cheaper than Centennial for a plumber?

Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Louisville ($2,227/mo), Security-Widefield ($2,226/mo), Woodland Park ($2,225/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a plumber salary.

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