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Can I afford this rent?

See what is left after rent, everyday bills, and savings. Try different rent amounts to compare the monthly costs.

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This rent looks workable.

After rent, utilities, bills, debt, and savings, the estimate leaves $2,175 per month.

Key numbers

Estimated monthly take-home$5,025
Rent and utilities each month$1,950
All monthly commitments$2,850
Left after rent and commitments$2,175
Rent and utilities share of before-tax income29.3%
Rent and utilities share of take-home pay38.8%

Not included yet: a second household income, renter insurance, parking or storage fees.

What this means for you

This checks the 30% rent rule (keep rent under about 30% of before-tax income) and the money left after rent, utilities, bills, debt, and savings.

The rent-to-income ratio shows how much of your income goes to housing. The take-home calculation shows what is left after your expenses and savings.

Food, transit, and surprise costs still come out of the $2,175 left, since they are not in the list above. If that covers a normal month for you, this rent fits.

The inputs that move this answer most: Rent and utilities · Debt payments · Savings goal · Roommate share.

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Common questions

What rent is affordable in Canada?
CMHC, Canada’s national housing agency, describes housing as affordable when it costs less than 30% of before-tax household income. This tool also checks take-home pay because bills, debt, and savings still have to fit.
Is the 30% rent rule enough?
It is a useful starting point, but it does not know your debt payments, savings goals, utilities, food, transportation, or what actually lands in your account after tax.
Should I use income before tax or take-home pay?
Landlords often look at income before tax. Your month runs on take-home pay, so this calculator shows both the usual income rule and the cash-flow answer.
Do utilities count as rent?
For real affordability, yes. Utilities may not be part of the lease price, but they still leave the same bank account every month.
How much should I have left after rent?
There is no single right number. It depends on your bills, debt, and how much cushion you want. The calculator shows what remains after the amounts you enter, and you can judge whether that feels like enough.
Is renting throwing money away?
No. Rent buys housing and flexibility. What matters is whether this rent leaves enough room for the rest of your month.
Is anything saved?
No. The calculator only uses the numbers you type to make this estimate. You do not need an account, and the numbers are not saved.