How much rent can you afford in Clayton, MO?
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The 30% rent rule, in Clayton
At a median rent of $1,790/mo, Clayton is very affordable when measured against Clayton median household income of $123,000/yr. Rent would consume roughly 17% of pre-tax income, and a salary of about $71,600 keeps rent at the recommended 30% threshold.
How Clayton compares nearby
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Frequently asked
How much rent can I afford in Clayton?
On a $123,000 salary (the Clayton median household income), the recommended ceiling is 30% of pre-tax income, or about $3,075/mo. Clayton's median rent is $1,790/mo. Use the calculator on this page to run your own salary.
What salary do I need to live in Clayton?
To keep Clayton's $1,790/mo median rent under 30% of income, you'd need about $71,600/yr. Lower your target share (e.g. 25%) to need more, or raise it (e.g. 40%) to need less.
Is Clayton affordable on the median Missouri income?
Clayton is very affordable on a $123,000 income. Rent would take 17% 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".