How much rent can you afford in Exeter, NH?
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The 30% rent rule, in Exeter
At a median rent of $2,288/mo, Exeter is moderately stretched when measured against Exeter median household income of $87,346/yr. Rent would consume roughly 31% of pre-tax income, and a salary of about $91,520 keeps rent at the recommended 30% threshold.
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Frequently asked
How much rent can I afford in Exeter?
On a $87,346 salary (the Exeter median household income), the recommended ceiling is 30% of pre-tax income, or about $2,184/mo. Exeter's median rent is $2,288/mo. Use the calculator on this page to run your own salary.
What salary do I need to live in Exeter?
To keep Exeter's $2,288/mo median rent under 30% of income, you'd need about $91,520/yr. Lower your target share (e.g. 25%) to need more, or raise it (e.g. 40%) to need less.
Is Exeter affordable on the median New Hampshire income?
Exeter is moderately stretched on a $87,346 income. Rent would take 31% 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".