minimum-wage-workers-cannot-afford-rent-in-any-us-state.html

12/16/2020

According to a report, minimum wage workers in the United States cannot afford to rent a two-bedroom apartment anywhere in the country. The National Low Income Housing Coalition's annual "Out of Reach" report highlights the wage disparity between low-income workers and the cost of housing. It reveals that even working 40 hours a week at the federal minimum wage, a worker cannot afford a modest two-bedroom rental home without spending more than 30% of their income. The report underscores the ongoing struggle for low-wage workers to secure affordable housing and emphasizes the need for increased minimum wages and affordable housing initiatives.

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