Rent Affordability Calculator
Estimate how much rent fits your income in a selected city and state.
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Rent-to-income 30.0%
Affordable range (25–30%) $1,250 – $1,500/mo
Est. remaining after rent + typical costs $-595.55/mo
Cities where this rent is typical
Average 1BR rent is close to $1,500/mo in these cities:
How We Calculate Affordability
The rent-to-income ratio is your monthly rent divided by your gross monthly salary, expressed as a percentage. Many guidelines suggest keeping housing at or below 30% of gross income (some use 25%). We show the range that corresponds to 25–30% of your entered salary. Remaining monthly income is your estimated take-home (after federal, state, and FICA for the selected state) minus your rent and a typical non-housing cost estimate based on our city data. That non-housing estimate is illustrative; your actual spending will vary. Use this tool to quickly check whether a rent is in the affordable range and then explore city pages for detailed cost-of-living data.