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How much do I have to make a month?


To afford a $795 rent in CA? I think it's about time to move out of my parents house..lol..

Minimum of $2650 take-home per month - your rent shouldn't be more than 30% of your income...

About $2400 per month gross. Your rent should be no more than 30% of your gross income.

Typically, you can afford a mortgage payment that is 28% of your gross Monthly income. Since rent is not tax deductible the percentage would be slightly lower. 25% of monthly Gross income. .25 divided by $795 = $3180

Your rent should be 30% of your income, but with inflation and stagnant salaries that's more of an ideal than reality. You would need to estimate what your total monthly expenses will be.

Rent - $ 795
Utilities (electricity, gas, phone)- ?
Cell phone - ?
food-?
transportation-?
credit cards and/or insurance-?
savings (rainy day and/or nest egg)-?
misc (movies, takeout, gas)- ?
clothing-?

Many landlords have their own income requirements that can range anywhere from 3 to 4 times the rent.

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