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Can You Afford a 1-Bedroom in Lima? The Salary Math.

HUD does not publish a separate FMR for a 1-bedroom in Lima. The closest published figure is the 2-bedroom at $1,108/month, which we use as a proxy.HUD does not publish a separate FMR for a 1-bedroom in Lima. Showing the 2-bedroom rent of $1,108/month as a proxy.

HUD does not publish a separate FMR for a 1-bedroom in Lima. Showing the 2-bedroom rent of $1,108/month as a proxy.

Salary thresholds at the HUD FMR of $1,108/month

Rent burden based on estimated take-home after federal, state, and FICA taxes (single filer). Verdict uses 30% rule.

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly take-homeRent burdenVerdict
Entry-level (10th pct.)$23,010$1,67666.1%Too much
Early career (25th pct.)$24,050$1,74563.5%Too much
Median$27,320$1,95856.6%Too much
Experienced (75th pct.)$28,200$2,01455%Too much
Top earners (90th pct.)$30,810$2,18150.8%Too much

Verdict guide: Comfortable <25% | OK 25-30% | Stretch 30-40% | Too much >40%

Jobs that pay enough to afford a 1-Bedroom in Lima

These occupations have median salaries that keep rent under 30% of take-home.

Registered Nurses
$81,440/yr median
General and Operations Managers
$80,720/yr median
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
$58,140/yr median
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
$57,180/yr median
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
$75,830/yr median
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
$57,990/yr median
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
$62,080/yr median

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Frequently asked questions

What salary do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Lima?
You need roughly $5,059/year gross to keep a 1-bedroom at $1,108/month under the 30% rent burden threshold. That assumes a 27% effective tax rate and single filing.
How much is the HUD Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Lima?
HUD does not publish a separate FMR for a 1-bedroom in Lima. The closest published figure is the 2-bedroom at $1,108/month.
Is Lima expensive for renters?
Lima is below the national average in cost. A 1-bedroom at the HUD FMR of $1,108/month is more manageable here than in most metros.
What percentage of income should go to rent?
The standard guideline is 30% of your gross monthly income before taxes. Go above that and you risk being "rent-burdened," which the Census Bureau defines as spending more than 30% of income on housing costs. Budget carefully if your rent burden sits above 40%.
Which jobs pay enough to afford rent in Lima?
The following occupations in Lima have median salaries that keep 1-bedroom rent under 30% of take-home pay: Registered Nurses, General and Operations Managers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers, Maintenance and Repair Workers, General, Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses.

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