How much rent can you afford in Richfield, MN?
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The 30% rent rule, in Richfield
At a median rent of $1,318/mo, Richfield is very affordable when measured against Richfield median household income of $85,132/yr. Rent would consume roughly 19% of pre-tax income, and a salary of about $52,720 keeps rent at the recommended 30% threshold.
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Frequently asked
How much rent can I afford in Richfield?
On a $85,132 salary (the Richfield median household income), the recommended ceiling is 30% of pre-tax income, or about $2,128/mo. Richfield's median rent is $1,318/mo. Use the calculator on this page to run your own salary.
What salary do I need to live in Richfield?
To keep Richfield's $1,318/mo median rent under 30% of income, you'd need about $52,720/yr. Lower your target share (e.g. 25%) to need more, or raise it (e.g. 40%) to need less.
Is Richfield affordable on the median Minnesota income?
Richfield is very affordable on a $85,132 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".