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tollyda t1_j095n9b wrote

Reply to comment by averysillyman in What salary is needed to live comfortably in a studio apartment in Jersey City? by Venomtris

IMHO - That's typically what a mortgage underwriter does. I don't think that's typical to landlords.

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objectimpermanence t1_j09wfa9 wrote

True, but OP asked what it takes to live comfortably.

Personally, I wouldn’t consider spending 30% of your income on rent to be a comfortable lifestyle, but that’s subjective.

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meywd t1_j0bcx0k wrote

Based on the median household income in NJ I am not sure how people can afford rent in all of North Jersey

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kjrst9 t1_j0c5vvb wrote

Nowadays they do. I got a new place this past spring and not only were they doing it, but they were requiring an even better income ratio than before.

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