How much rent can you afford in Old Orchard Beach, ME?
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The 30% rent rule, in Old Orchard Beach
At a median rent of $1,915/mo, Old Orchard Beach is moderately stretched when measured against Old Orchard Beach median household income of $60,050/yr. Rent would consume roughly 38% of pre-tax income, and a salary of about $76,600 keeps rent at the recommended 30% threshold.
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Frequently asked
How much rent can I afford in Old Orchard Beach?
On a $60,050 salary (the Old Orchard Beach median household income), the recommended ceiling is 30% of pre-tax income, or about $1,501/mo. Old Orchard Beach's median rent is $1,915/mo. Use the calculator on this page to run your own salary.
What salary do I need to live in Old Orchard Beach?
To keep Old Orchard Beach's $1,915/mo median rent under 30% of income, you'd need about $76,600/yr. Lower your target share (e.g. 25%) to need more, or raise it (e.g. 40%) to need less.
Is Old Orchard Beach affordable on the median Maine income?
Old Orchard Beach is moderately stretched on a $60,050 income. Rent would take 38% 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".