How much rent can you afford in Hattiesburg, MS?
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The 30% rent rule, in Hattiesburg
At a median rent of $1,417/mo, Hattiesburg is moderately stretched when measured against Hattiesburg median household income of $46,342/yr. Rent would consume roughly 37% of pre-tax income, and a salary of about $56,680 keeps rent at the recommended 30% threshold.
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Frequently asked
How much rent can I afford in Hattiesburg?
On a $46,342 salary (the Hattiesburg median household income), the recommended ceiling is 30% of pre-tax income, or about $1,159/mo. Hattiesburg's median rent is $1,417/mo. Use the calculator on this page to run your own salary.
What salary do I need to live in Hattiesburg?
To keep Hattiesburg's $1,417/mo median rent under 30% of income, you'd need about $56,680/yr. Lower your target share (e.g. 25%) to need more, or raise it (e.g. 40%) to need less.
Is Hattiesburg affordable on the median Mississippi income?
Hattiesburg is moderately stretched on a $46,342 income. Rent would take 37% 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".