How much rent can you afford in Cottage Grove, MN?
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The 30% rent rule, in Cottage Grove
At a median rent of $1,908/mo, Cottage Grove is very affordable when measured against Cottage Grove median household income of $120,791/yr. Rent would consume roughly 19% of pre-tax income, and a salary of about $76,320 keeps rent at the recommended 30% threshold.
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Frequently asked
How much rent can I afford in Cottage Grove?
On a $120,791 salary (the Cottage Grove median household income), the recommended ceiling is 30% of pre-tax income, or about $3,020/mo. Cottage Grove's median rent is $1,908/mo. Use the calculator on this page to run your own salary.
What salary do I need to live in Cottage Grove?
To keep Cottage Grove's $1,908/mo median rent under 30% of income, you'd need about $76,320/yr. Lower your target share (e.g. 25%) to need more, or raise it (e.g. 40%) to need less.
Is Cottage Grove affordable on the median Minnesota income?
Cottage Grove is very affordable on a $120,791 income. Rent would take 19% of pre-tax pay, inside 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".