How much rent can you afford in Marshfield, MA?
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The 30% rent rule, in Marshfield
At a median rent of $2,825/mo, Marshfield is moderately stretched when measured against Marshfield median household income of $97,105/yr. Rent would consume roughly 35% of pre-tax income, and a salary of about $113,000 keeps rent at the recommended 30% threshold.
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Frequently asked
How much rent can I afford in Marshfield?
On a $97,105 salary (the Marshfield median household income), the recommended ceiling is 30% of pre-tax income, or about $2,428/mo. Marshfield's median rent is $2,825/mo. Use the calculator on this page to run your own salary.
What salary do I need to live in Marshfield?
To keep Marshfield's $2,825/mo median rent under 30% of income, you'd need about $113,000/yr. Lower your target share (e.g. 25%) to need more, or raise it (e.g. 40%) to need less.
Is Marshfield affordable on the median Massachusetts income?
Marshfield is moderately stretched on a $97,105 income. Rent would take 35% 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".