Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Windsor, CO?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 41.8% of gross income.

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

Windsor median rent
$2,452/mo
Plumber salary (Colorado)
$70,455/yr
Rent as % of income
41.8%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,871, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,761/mo in rent. Windsor's median rent of $2,452 exceeds that threshold by $691/mo, putting a plumber salary into the rent-burdened range here. A plumber works roughly 72.4 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 Windsor, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:

Highlands Ranch, CO
$2,451/mo (41.7% of income)
Superior, CO
$2,450/mo (41.7% of income)
Boulder, CO
$2,449/mo (41.7% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Windsor, CO?

Median rent in Windsor is $2,452 a month. A typical plumber in Colorado earns about $70,455 a year, which makes that rent 41.8% 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 Windsor?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Colorado (~$70,455/yr) supports up to $1,761 a month in rent. Windsor's current median rent is $2,452/mo, which is $691/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $34 an hour, a plumber in Colorado works roughly 72.4 hours a month to cover Windsor's median rent of $2,452.

Where is rent cheaper than Windsor for a plumber?

Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Highlands Ranch ($2,451/mo), Superior ($2,450/mo), Boulder ($2,449/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 Windsor, CO. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.