Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Champlin, MN?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 34.2% of gross income.

Champlin rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Minnesota state estimate).

Champlin median rent
$1,990/mo
Plumber salary (Minnesota)
$69,784/yr
Rent as % of income
34.2%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,815, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,745/mo in rent. Champlin's median rent of $1,990 exceeds that threshold by $245/mo, putting a plumber salary into the rent-burdened range here. A plumber works roughly 59.3 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 Minnesota cities have lower median rent than Champlin, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:

Golden Valley, MN
$1,988/mo (34.2% of income)
Edina, MN
$1,987/mo (34.2% of income)
Rosemount, MN
$1,985/mo (34.1% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Champlin, MN?

Median rent in Champlin is $1,990 a month. A typical plumber in Minnesota earns about $69,784 a year, which makes that rent 34.2% 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 Champlin?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Minnesota (~$69,784/yr) supports up to $1,745 a month in rent. Champlin's current median rent is $1,990/mo, which is $245/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $34 an hour, a plumber in Minnesota works roughly 59.3 hours a month to cover Champlin's median rent of $1,990.

Where is rent cheaper than Champlin for a plumber?

Nearby Minnesota cities with lower median rent include Golden Valley ($1,988/mo), Edina ($1,987/mo), Rosemount ($1,985/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a plumber salary.

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