Can A Plumber Afford Rent in North Canton, OH?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 26.1% of gross income.

North Canton rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Ohio state estimate).

North Canton median rent
$1,373/mo
Plumber salary (Ohio)
$63,074/yr
Rent as % of income
26.1%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,256, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,577/mo in rent. North Canton's median rent of $1,373 leaves roughly $204/mo of headroom under that threshold. A plumber works roughly 45.3 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 Ohio cities have lower median rent than North Canton, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:

Huber Heights, OH
$1,372/mo (26.1% of income)
Huber Heights, OH
$1,372/mo (26.1% of income)
Cleveland Heights, OH
$1,371/mo (26.1% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in North Canton, OH?

Median rent in North Canton is $1,373 a month. A typical plumber in Ohio earns about $63,074 a year, which makes that rent 26.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a plumber afford in North Canton?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Ohio (~$63,074/yr) supports up to $1,577 a month in rent. North Canton's current median rent is $1,373/mo, which leaves a $204/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a plumber in Ohio works roughly 45.3 hours a month to cover North Canton's median rent of $1,373.

Where is rent cheaper than North Canton for a plumber?

Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Huber Heights ($1,372/mo), Huber Heights ($1,372/mo), Cleveland Heights ($1,371/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a plumber salary.

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