Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Warsaw, IN?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 24.2% of gross income.

Warsaw rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Indiana state estimate).

Warsaw median rent
$1,245/mo
Plumber salary (Indiana)
$61,732/yr
Rent as % of income
24.2%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,144, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,543/mo in rent. Warsaw's median rent of $1,245 leaves roughly $298/mo of headroom under that threshold. A plumber works roughly 41.9 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 Indiana cities have lower median rent than Warsaw, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:

Gary, IN
$1,244/mo (24.2% of income)
Mishawaka, IN
$1,244/mo (24.2% of income)
Gary, IN
$1,243/mo (24.2% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Warsaw, IN?

Median rent in Warsaw is $1,245 a month. A typical plumber in Indiana earns about $61,732 a year, which makes that rent 24.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a plumber afford in Warsaw?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Indiana (~$61,732/yr) supports up to $1,543 a month in rent. Warsaw's current median rent is $1,245/mo, which leaves a $298/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a plumber in Indiana works roughly 41.9 hours a month to cover Warsaw's median rent of $1,245.

Where is rent cheaper than Warsaw for a plumber?

Nearby Indiana cities with lower median rent include Gary ($1,244/mo), Mishawaka ($1,244/mo), Gary ($1,243/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a plumber salary.

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