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How Much Do You Need to Afford Rent in Riverside, CA?

Income needed for the average 2BR rent under the 30% rule

Renters here are cost-burdened in Riverside, CA

The average 2-bedroom rent ($2,306/mo) takes 32% of the local median household income ($86,031/yr). Above 30% is considered cost-burdened.

To afford $2,306/mo rent (30% rule)You need
Annual salary$92,240
Monthly income$7,687
Hourly wage (full-time)$44.35/hr
Local median household income$86,031
Rent as % of that income32%

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.

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