Can A Retail Salesperson Afford Rent in Lynn, MA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 64.2% of gross income.
Lynn rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Massachusetts state estimate).
About rent and a retail salesperson salary
Retail pay sits below the rent threshold needed for solo apartment living in most US metros, which is the central tension behind the widely studied retail-housing affordability gap. At the national-average retail salary, the 30% rule supports about $927 a month in rent — below the median one-bedroom rent in nearly every metro tracked here. The per-city pages show which markets are least out of reach.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Massachusetts cities have lower median rent than Lynn, which improves the affordability math on a retail salesperson salary:
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View full rent data for Lynn, MA →Frequently asked questions
Can a retail salesperson afford rent in Lynn, MA?
Median rent in Lynn is $2,300 a month. A typical retail salesperson in Massachusetts earns about $43,001 a year, which makes that rent 64.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a retail salesperson afford in Lynn?
Using the 30% rule, a retail salesperson salary in Massachusetts (~$43,001/yr) supports up to $1,075 a month in rent. Lynn's current median rent is $2,300/mo, which is $1,225/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a retail salesperson work to cover rent in Lynn?
At an hourly equivalent of about $21 an hour, a retail salesperson in Massachusetts works roughly 111.3 hours a month to cover Lynn's median rent of $2,300.
Where is rent cheaper than Lynn for a retail salesperson?
Nearby Massachusetts cities with lower median rent include Haverhill ($2,298/mo), Haverhill ($2,288/mo), Clinton ($2,286/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a retail salesperson salary.