How much do you really need to earn to afford rent in America?
In this video, we count down the 10 states where renters need the highest salaries to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment. Using 2025 data from the National Low Income Housing Coalition, we compare the annual income and hourly wage required to keep housing and utility costs below 30% of household income.
The results are brutal. The average American now needs nearly $70,000 a year to afford a two-bedroom rental, while renters in California and Hawaii need more than $100,000. States including New York, Massachusetts, Washington, New Jersey, Florida, Maryland, and DC also rank among the most expensive places for renters.
This video explores the rising cost of rent, housing affordability, the income needed to live comfortably, and why even a six-figure salary no longer feels wealthy in some parts of the United States.
Which state has the most unreasonable rental prices? Let us know what rent costs where you live.
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