How Much Do You Need to Afford Rent in Lowell, MA?
Income needed for the average 2BR rent under the 30% rule
Rent is affordable on the local median income in Lowell, MA
The average 2-bedroom rent ($2,383/mo) takes 25% of the local median household income ($112,484/yr). That is within the recommended 30% threshold.
| To afford $2,383/mo rent (30% rule) | You need |
|---|---|
| Annual salary | $95,320 |
| Monthly income | $7,943 |
| Hourly wage (full-time) | $45.83/hr |
| Local median household income | $112,484 |
| Rent as % of that income | 25% |
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.