How Much Do You Need to Afford Rent in Birmingham, AL?
Income needed for the average 2BR rent under the 30% rule
Rent is affordable on the local median income in Birmingham, AL
The average 2-bedroom rent ($1,267/mo) takes 22% of the local median household income ($69,627/yr). That is within the recommended 30% threshold.
| To afford $1,267/mo rent (30% rule) | You need |
|---|---|
| Annual salary | $50,680 |
| Monthly income | $4,223 |
| Hourly wage (full-time) | $24.37/hr |
| Local median household income | $69,627 |
| Rent as % of that income | 22% |
The 30% rule says housing should cost no more than 30% of gross income. The "housing wage" is the full-time hourly pay (2080 hrs/yr) needed to hit that. Rent is the HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom; income is the Census median for the area.