Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Carrollton, GA?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 27.7% of gross income.

Carrollton rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Georgia state estimate).

Carrollton median rent
$1,470/mo
Plumber salary (Georgia)
$63,745/yr
Rent as % of income
27.7%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,312, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,594/mo in rent. Carrollton's median rent of $1,470 leaves roughly $124/mo of headroom under that threshold. A plumber works roughly 48 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 Georgia cities have lower median rent than Carrollton, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:

Covington, GA
$1,469/mo (27.7% of income)
East Point, GA
$1,469/mo (27.7% of income)
Statesboro, GA
$1,469/mo (27.7% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Carrollton, GA?

Median rent in Carrollton is $1,470 a month. A typical plumber in Georgia earns about $63,745 a year, which makes that rent 27.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a plumber afford in Carrollton?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Georgia (~$63,745/yr) supports up to $1,594 a month in rent. Carrollton's current median rent is $1,470/mo, which leaves a $124/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $31 an hour, a plumber in Georgia works roughly 48 hours a month to cover Carrollton's median rent of $1,470.

Where is rent cheaper than Carrollton for a plumber?

Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Covington ($1,469/mo), East Point ($1,469/mo), Statesboro ($1,469/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a plumber salary.

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