Rent Affordability Calculator
Answers either question: how much rent your income comfortably supports (the 30% rule), or the income a landlord will expect for a given rent (the 3x rule).
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Notes
- The 30% guideline dates from 1980s US housing policy; in expensive cities many households sit far above it — budget from your own numbers.
- This is an educational estimate, not financial advice; talk to a qualified adviser before making money decisions.
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