How Much Do You Need to Afford Rent in Williams County, ND?
Income needed for the average 2BR rent under the 30% rule
Rent is affordable on the local median income in Williams County, ND
The average 2-bedroom rent ($1,154/mo) takes 15% of the local median household income ($90,224/yr). That is within the recommended 30% threshold.
| To afford $1,154/mo rent (30% rule) | You need |
|---|---|
| Annual salary | $46,160 |
| Monthly income | $3,847 |
| Hourly wage (full-time) | $22.19/hr |
| Local median household income | $90,224 |
| Rent as % of that income | 15% |
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.