How Much Do You Need to Earn to Afford Rent | Fresno News

Renting in the U.S. just got a lot more expensive—new data reveals how much you’d need to earn hourly to afford a two-bedroom apartment without spending more than 30% of your income. California tops the list, requiring $53/hour to rent a two-bedroom, while Fresno needs $32/hour for a similar unit. Even within Fresno, ZIP codes vary wildly—from $26/hour in downtown to nearly $50/hour in wealthier areas. The “housing wage” tool from the National Low Income Housing Coalition exposes the stark gap between pay and rent, showing how many workers are forced to work over 100 hours a week just to stay housed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c03e2ec78c545674