How much rent can you afford in Murfreesboro, TN?
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The 30% rent rule, in Murfreesboro
At a median rent of $1,687/mo, Murfreesboro is affordable when measured against Murfreesboro median household income of $80,108/yr. Rent would consume roughly 25% of pre-tax income, and a salary of about $67,480 keeps rent at the recommended 30% threshold.
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Frequently asked
How much rent can I afford in Murfreesboro?
On a $80,108 salary (the Murfreesboro median household income), the recommended ceiling is 30% of pre-tax income, or about $2,003/mo. Murfreesboro's median rent is $1,687/mo. Use the calculator on this page to run your own salary.
What salary do I need to live in Murfreesboro?
To keep Murfreesboro's $1,687/mo median rent under 30% of income, you'd need about $67,480/yr. Lower your target share (e.g. 25%) to need more, or raise it (e.g. 40%) to need less.
Is Murfreesboro affordable on the median Tennessee income?
Murfreesboro is affordable on a $80,108 income. Rent would take 25% 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".