How Much Do You Need to Afford Rent in Santa Cruz, CA?
Income needed for the average 2BR rent under the 30% rule
Renters here are cost-burdened in Santa Cruz, CA
The average 2-bedroom rent ($4,254/mo) takes 47% of the local median household income ($109,266/yr). Above 30% is considered cost-burdened.
| To afford $4,254/mo rent (30% rule) | You need |
|---|---|
| Annual salary | $170,160 |
| Monthly income | $14,180 |
| Hourly wage (full-time) | $81.81/hr |
| Local median household income | $109,266 |
| Rent as % of that income | 47% |
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.