Can A Chef Afford Rent in North Wales, PA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 34% of gross income.
North Wales rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Pennsylvania state estimate).
About rent and a chef salary
Chef pay varies sharply by restaurant type, with executive chefs at high-end establishments earning materially above the BLS mean. At the national-average chef salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,604 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Pennsylvania cities have lower median rent than North Wales, which improves the affordability math on a chef salary:
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Can a chef afford rent in North Wales, PA?
Median rent in North Wales is $1,800 a month. A typical chef in Pennsylvania earns about $63,509 a year, which makes that rent 34% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a chef afford in North Wales?
Using the 30% rule, a chef salary in Pennsylvania (~$63,509/yr) supports up to $1,588 a month in rent. North Wales's current median rent is $1,800/mo, which is $212/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a chef work to cover rent in North Wales?
At an hourly equivalent of about $31 an hour, a chef in Pennsylvania works roughly 59 hours a month to cover North Wales's median rent of $1,800.
Where is rent cheaper than North Wales for a chef?
Nearby Pennsylvania cities with lower median rent include Glenside ($1,799/mo), Wyncote ($1,799/mo), Marcus Hook ($1,798/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a chef salary.