Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Leesville, LA?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 22.9% of gross income.

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

Leesville median rent
$1,113/mo
Plumber salary (Louisiana)
$58,377/yr
Rent as % of income
22.9%
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 $1,113 leaves roughly $346/mo of headroom under that threshold. A plumber works roughly 39.7 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:

Alexandria, LA
$1,111/mo (22.8% of income)
Ruston, LA
$1,107/mo (22.8% of income)
New Iberia, LA
$1,103/mo (22.7% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Leesville, LA?

Median rent in Leesville is $1,113 a month. A typical plumber in Louisiana earns about $58,377 a year, which makes that rent 22.9% 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 $1,113/mo, which leaves a $346/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 39.7 hours a month to cover Leesville's median rent of $1,113.

Where is rent cheaper than Leesville for a plumber?

Nearby Louisiana cities with lower median rent include Alexandria ($1,111/mo), Ruston ($1,107/mo), New Iberia ($1,103/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.