To take home four times the typical rent, a full-time job in District of Columbia needs to pay from $74.56 an hour in District of Columbia to $74.56 in District of Columbia, before taxes. The middle county is District of Columbia at $74.56.
| County | Pay needed | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $74.56/hr | $2,080/mo |
The Four Times Rent standard: a month of full-time work (160 hours) should take home at least four times the typical rent on a studio apartment in the county where the work is done. Rents: HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rents. Taxes: 2026 federal, state and local income taxes plus Social Security and Medicare, for a single filer. Why four times rent?