How much rent can you afford in Malden, MA?
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The 30% rent rule, in Malden
At a median rent of $2,803/mo, Malden is moderately stretched when measured against Malden median household income of $100,606/yr. Rent would consume roughly 33% of pre-tax income, and a salary of about $112,120 keeps rent at the recommended 30% threshold.
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Frequently asked
How much rent can I afford in Malden?
On a $100,606 salary (the Malden median household income), the recommended ceiling is 30% of pre-tax income, or about $2,515/mo. Malden's median rent is $2,803/mo. Use the calculator on this page to run your own salary.
What salary do I need to live in Malden?
To keep Malden's $2,803/mo median rent under 30% of income, you'd need about $112,120/yr. Lower your target share (e.g. 25%) to need more, or raise it (e.g. 40%) to need less.
Is Malden affordable on the median Massachusetts income?
Malden is moderately stretched on a $100,606 income. Rent would take 33% 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".