How Much Rent Can You Afford in Fresno, CA?
To comfortably afford a 1-bedroom in Fresno ($1,300/month), you need to earn at least $66,000/year ($32/hr).
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Your take-home: $3,999/month
Max affordable rent: $1,200/month
Based on 30% of take-home pay (after taxes)
| Size | Avg Rent | % Income | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,014 | 25.4% | OK |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,300 | 32.5% | Tight |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,550 | 38.8% | Stretch |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,028 | 50.7% | No |
After paying rent on a 1-BR ($1,300), you’d have $2,699/month left for everything else.
Affordability at Every Income Level
| Salary | Take-Home/mo | Max Rent | 1BR ($1,300) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $1,808 | $542 | 71.9% |
| $30,000 | $2,130 | $639 | 61% |
| $35,000 | $2,448 | $734 | 53.1% |
| $40,000 | $2,766 | $830 | 47% |
| $45,000 | $3,077 | $923 | 42.3% |
| $50,000 | $3,386 | $1,016 | 38.4% |
| $55,000 | $3,696 | $1,109 | 35.2% |
| $60,000 | $3,999 | $1,200 | 32.5% |
| $65,000 | $4,288 | $1,286 | 30.3% |
| $70,000 | $4,548 | $1,364 | 28.6% |
| $75,000 | $4,803 | $1,441 | 27.1% |
| $80,000 | $5,057 | $1,517 | 25.7% |
| $100,000 | $6,074 | $1,822 | 21.4% |
| $125,000 | $7,335 | $2,201 | 17.7% |
| $150,000 | $8,565 | $2,570 | 15.2% |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, 30% rule applied to take-home pay.
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