We all know that it's expensive to live in California. So how much do you need to be making hourly to afford a two-bedroom rental?
According to the report, the average Californian needs to earn an hourly wage of $39.01 and work full-time to afford a two-bedroom apartment., workers would need an hourly wage of $44.69, the date shows. In the Los Angeles area, the number aligns with the state average at $39.31.
In San Diego County, renters would need to earn a minimum wage of $42.92, to afford a two-bedroom apartment. In San Francisco, residents need an hourly wage of $61.50 to afford a two-bedroom rental, the report shows. That's the most expensive in the state.On the opposite end of the spectrum, not all parts of California are out of reach for the average American.
In Central California, cities like Bakersfield and Fresno offer a much lower cost of living. In Bakersfield, you'll need to earn $19.48 per hour to afford a two-bedroom apartment. In Fresno, it gets a bit more expensive at $21.87. The cheapest county where you will get the most bang for your buck is Modoc County, where you can afford a two-bedroom apartment with a minimum wage of $15.40, according to the report.
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