> Good general rule of thumb is your cost of housing shouldn't exceed 30% of your income. The 40x rule in New York (annual income must be at least 40x monthly

> Good general rule of thumb is your cost of housing shouldn't exceed 30% of your income. The 40x rule in New York (annual income must be at least 40x monthly rent) conveniently works out to be 30% too. https://www.nakedapartments.com/guides/nyc/beginning-your-search/calculate-your-maximum-rent https://www.nakedapartments.com/guides/nyc/beginning-your-se...