Housing Affordability

The Gap Between Wages and Rent

NLIHC Out of Reach 2025 — select a state to explore

State:

Current minimum wage

You earn $7.25/hr

You need $20.98/hr

116

hrs/wk at min wage to afford 2BR

$1,091

monthly rent
2BR Fair Market

$13.73

per hour short
of housing wage

Source: NLIHC Out of Reach 2025 · nlihc.org/oor · Foundation living wage: $25/hr