Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Leesville, LA?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 21.6% of gross income.

Leesville rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Louisiana state estimate).

Leesville median rent
$1,053/mo
Plumber salary (Louisiana)
$58,377/yr
Rent as % of income
21.6%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,865, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,459/mo in rent. Leesville's median rent of $1,053 leaves roughly $406/mo of headroom under that threshold. A plumber works roughly 37.5 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 Louisiana cities have lower median rent than Leesville, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:

Baker, LA
$1,051/mo (21.6% of income)
Baker, LA
$1,049/mo (21.6% of income)
Alexandria, LA
$1,048/mo (21.5% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Leesville, LA?

Median rent in Leesville is $1,053 a month. A typical plumber in Louisiana earns about $58,377 a year, which makes that rent 21.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a plumber afford in Leesville?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Louisiana (~$58,377/yr) supports up to $1,459 a month in rent. Leesville's current median rent is $1,053/mo, which leaves a $406/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a plumber in Louisiana works roughly 37.5 hours a month to cover Leesville's median rent of $1,053.

Where is rent cheaper than Leesville for a plumber?

Nearby Louisiana cities with lower median rent include Baker ($1,051/mo), Baker ($1,049/mo), Alexandria ($1,048/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a plumber salary.

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