Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Kuna, ID?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 44.9% of gross income.

Kuna rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Idaho state estimate).

Kuna median rent
$2,236/mo
Plumber salary (Idaho)
$59,719/yr
Rent as % of income
44.9%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,977, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,493/mo in rent. Kuna's median rent of $2,236 exceeds that threshold by $743/mo, putting a plumber salary into the rent-burdened range here. A plumber works roughly 77.9 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 Idaho cities have lower median rent than Kuna, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:

Hayden, ID
$2,217/mo (44.5% of income)
Hayden, ID
$2,216/mo (44.5% of income)
Star, ID
$2,199/mo (44.2% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Kuna, ID?

Median rent in Kuna is $2,236 a month. A typical plumber in Idaho earns about $59,719 a year, which makes that rent 44.9% 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 Kuna?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Idaho (~$59,719/yr) supports up to $1,493 a month in rent. Kuna's current median rent is $2,236/mo, which is $743/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a plumber in Idaho works roughly 77.9 hours a month to cover Kuna's median rent of $2,236.

Where is rent cheaper than Kuna for a plumber?

Nearby Idaho cities with lower median rent include Hayden ($2,217/mo), Hayden ($2,216/mo), Star ($2,199/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a plumber salary.

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