How much rent can you afford in Middleton, WI?
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The 30% rent rule, in Middleton
At a median rent of $1,584/mo, Middleton is very affordable when measured against Middleton median household income of $89,524/yr. Rent would consume roughly 21% of pre-tax income, and a salary of about $63,360 keeps rent at the recommended 30% threshold.
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Frequently asked
How much rent can I afford in Middleton?
On a $89,524 salary (the Middleton median household income), the recommended ceiling is 30% of pre-tax income, or about $2,238/mo. Middleton's median rent is $1,584/mo. Use the calculator on this page to run your own salary.
What salary do I need to live in Middleton?
To keep Middleton's $1,584/mo median rent under 30% of income, you'd need about $63,360/yr. Lower your target share (e.g. 25%) to need more, or raise it (e.g. 40%) to need less.
Is Middleton affordable on the median Wisconsin income?
Middleton is very affordable on a $89,524 income. Rent would take 21% 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".