Can A Welder Afford Rent in Lacey, WA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 43.2% of gross income.
Lacey rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Washington 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 Washington cities have lower median rent than Lacey, which improves the affordability math on a welder salary:
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Can a welder afford rent in Lacey, WA?
Median rent in Lacey is $2,075 a month. A typical welder in Washington earns about $57,579 a year, which makes that rent 43.2% 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 Lacey?
Using the 30% rule, a welder salary in Washington (~$57,579/yr) supports up to $1,439 a month in rent. Lacey's current median rent is $2,075/mo, which is $636/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a welder work to cover rent in Lacey?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a welder in Washington works roughly 75 hours a month to cover Lacey's median rent of $2,075.
Where is rent cheaper than Lacey for a welder?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Sumner ($2,074/mo), Battle Ground ($2,074/mo), Lynnwood ($2,074/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a welder salary.