How much rent can you afford in Foley, AL?
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The 30% rent rule, in Foley
At a median rent of $1,707/mo, Foley is moderately stretched when measured against Foley median household income of $66,336/yr. Rent would consume roughly 31% of pre-tax income, and a salary of about $68,280 keeps rent at the recommended 30% threshold.
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Frequently asked
How much rent can I afford in Foley?
On a $66,336 salary (the Foley median household income), the recommended ceiling is 30% of pre-tax income, or about $1,658/mo. Foley's median rent is $1,707/mo. Use the calculator on this page to run your own salary.
What salary do I need to live in Foley?
To keep Foley's $1,707/mo median rent under 30% of income, you'd need about $68,280/yr. Lower your target share (e.g. 25%) to need more, or raise it (e.g. 40%) to need less.
Is Foley affordable on the median Alabama income?
Foley is moderately stretched on a $66,336 income. Rent would take 31% of pre-tax pay, outside the recommended 30% threshold.
What's the 30% rent rule?
The 30% rule is a long-standing budgeting guideline that keeps rent at or below 30% of gross (pre-tax) income. It leaves enough room for utilities, transit, savings, and debt service. In high-cost markets, many renters exceed 30%, and the Census Bureau classifies households paying more than 30% of income on rent as "cost-burdened".