How Much Do You Need to Afford Rent in Divide County, ND?
Income needed for the average 2BR rent under the 30% rule
Rent is affordable on the local median income in Divide County, ND
The average 2-bedroom rent ($1,419/mo) takes 19% of the local median household income ($89,297/yr). That is within the recommended 30% threshold.
| To afford $1,419/mo rent (30% rule) | You need |
|---|---|
| Annual salary | $56,760 |
| Monthly income | $4,730 |
| Hourly wage (full-time) | $27.29/hr |
| Local median household income | $89,297 |
| Rent as % of that income | 19% |
The 30% rule says housing should cost no more than 30% of gross income. The "housing wage" is the full-time hourly pay (2080 hrs/yr) needed to hit that. Rent is the HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom; income is the Census median for the area.