Number of markets where renters need to earn $100K to afford rent has doubled since 2020
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The rising costs of living have affected affordability for renters across the country. Nationwide, renters today need to earn more than $80,000 to comfortably afford the typical rental, up from $60,000 just five years ago. In eight major metro areas, renters now need to make six figures to comfortably afford rent, a new Zillow analysis reveals.