How much rent can you afford in Phillipsburg, NJ?
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The 30% rent rule, in Phillipsburg
At a median rent of $2,000/mo, Phillipsburg is moderately stretched when measured against Phillipsburg median household income of $68,324/yr. Rent would consume roughly 35% of pre-tax income, and a salary of about $80,000 keeps rent at the recommended 30% threshold.
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Frequently asked
How much rent can I afford in Phillipsburg?
On a $68,324 salary (the Phillipsburg median household income), the recommended ceiling is 30% of pre-tax income, or about $1,708/mo. Phillipsburg's median rent is $2,000/mo. Use the calculator on this page to run your own salary.
What salary do I need to live in Phillipsburg?
To keep Phillipsburg's $2,000/mo median rent under 30% of income, you'd need about $80,000/yr. Lower your target share (e.g. 25%) to need more, or raise it (e.g. 40%) to need less.
Is Phillipsburg affordable on the median New Jersey income?
Phillipsburg is moderately stretched on a $68,324 income. Rent would take 35% 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".