Can A Welder Afford Rent in Swampscott, MA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 55.6% of gross income.
Swampscott rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Massachusetts state estimate).
About rent and a welder salary
Welder pay tracks the US median household income closely. Pipeline and underwater welders earn materially more. At the national-average welder salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,285 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Massachusetts cities have lower median rent than Swampscott, which improves the affordability math on a welder salary:
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Can a welder afford rent in Swampscott, MA?
Median rent in Swampscott is $2,764 a month. A typical welder in Massachusetts earns about $59,636 a year, which makes that rent 55.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a welder afford in Swampscott?
Using the 30% rule, a welder salary in Massachusetts (~$59,636/yr) supports up to $1,491 a month in rent. Swampscott's current median rent is $2,764/mo, which is $1,273/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a welder work to cover rent in Swampscott?
At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a welder in Massachusetts works roughly 96.4 hours a month to cover Swampscott's median rent of $2,764.
Where is rent cheaper than Swampscott for a welder?
Nearby Massachusetts cities with lower median rent include Danvers ($2,763/mo), Canton ($2,763/mo), Westford ($2,761/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a welder salary.