Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Tipp City, OH?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 31.4% of gross income.

Tipp City rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Ohio state estimate).

Tipp City median rent
$1,653/mo
Plumber salary (Ohio)
$63,074/yr
Rent as % of income
31.4%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,256, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,577/mo in rent. Tipp City's median rent of $1,653 exceeds that threshold by $76/mo, putting a plumber salary into the rent-burdened range here. A plumber works roughly 54.5 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 Ohio cities have lower median rent than Tipp City, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:

Woodlawn, OH
$1,652/mo (31.4% of income)
Gahanna, OH
$1,650/mo (31.4% of income)
Brunswick, OH
$1,646/mo (31.3% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Tipp City, OH?

Median rent in Tipp City is $1,653 a month. A typical plumber in Ohio earns about $63,074 a year, which makes that rent 31.4% 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 Tipp City?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Ohio (~$63,074/yr) supports up to $1,577 a month in rent. Tipp City's current median rent is $1,653/mo, which is $76/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a plumber in Ohio works roughly 54.5 hours a month to cover Tipp City's median rent of $1,653.

Where is rent cheaper than Tipp City for a plumber?

Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Woodlawn ($1,652/mo), Gahanna ($1,650/mo), Brunswick ($1,646/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 Tipp City, OH. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.