A new Zillow report finds renters making average wages need to work 63 hours to cover rent compared to two years ago, highlighting a widening gap between rent growth and wage growth.
Source: Inman News
How much has rent risen? About an extra 6 hours of work per month
Published in average rent, average wages, cost of rent, Investing, monthly rent, Property Portfolio, Rentals, Select and Zillow
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