How Much Rent Can You Afford in Jacksonville, FL?
To comfortably afford a 1-bedroom in Jacksonville ($1,246/month), you need to earn at least $60,000/year ($29/hr).
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Your take-home: $4,187/month
Max affordable rent: $1,256/month
Based on 30% of take-home pay (after taxes)
| Size | Avg Rent | % Income | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $972 | 23.2% | Comfy |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,246 | 29.8% | OK |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,379 | 32.9% | Tight |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,944 | 46.4% | No |
After paying rent on a 1-BR ($1,246), you’d have $2,941/month left for everything else.
Affordability at Every Income Level
| Salary | Take-Home/mo | Max Rent | 1BR ($1,246) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $1,841 | $552 | 67.7% |
| $30,000 | $2,179 | $654 | 57.2% |
| $35,000 | $2,513 | $754 | 49.6% |
| $40,000 | $2,848 | $854 | 43.7% |
| $45,000 | $3,183 | $955 | 39.1% |
| $50,000 | $3,518 | $1,055 | 35.4% |
| $55,000 | $3,853 | $1,156 | 32.3% |
| $60,000 | $4,187 | $1,256 | 29.8% |
| $65,000 | $4,509 | $1,353 | 27.6% |
| $70,000 | $4,803 | $1,441 | 25.9% |
| $75,000 | $5,096 | $1,529 | 24.5% |
| $80,000 | $5,389 | $1,617 | 23.1% |
| $100,000 | $6,561 | $1,968 | 19% |
| $125,000 | $8,016 | $2,405 | 15.5% |
| $150,000 | $9,440 | $2,832 | 13.2% |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, 30% rule applied to take-home pay.
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