How much rent can you afford in Lacey, WA?
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The 30% rent rule, in Lacey
At a median rent of $2,163/mo, Lacey is affordable when measured against Lacey median household income of $90,625/yr. Rent would consume roughly 29% of pre-tax income, and a salary of about $86,520 keeps rent at the recommended 30% threshold.
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Frequently asked
How much rent can I afford in Lacey?
On a $90,625 salary (the Lacey median household income), the recommended ceiling is 30% of pre-tax income, or about $2,266/mo. Lacey's median rent is $2,163/mo. Use the calculator on this page to run your own salary.
What salary do I need to live in Lacey?
To keep Lacey's $2,163/mo median rent under 30% of income, you'd need about $86,520/yr. Lower your target share (e.g. 25%) to need more, or raise it (e.g. 40%) to need less.
Is Lacey affordable on the median Washington income?
Lacey is affordable on a $90,625 income. Rent would take 29% 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".