A new analysis reveals that solo renters in major U.S. cities would need to earn close to $154,000 a year just to afford a modest studio apartment, based on the latest "Carrie Bradshaw Index." The calculation factors in housing costs, taxes, and living expenses, highlighting the growing financial strain on single individuals trying to secure basic housing. With rents continuing to climb, the study underscores the widening gap between wages and affordability in urban areas. Critics argue such figures reflect a broader crisis in housing accessibility for low- and middle-income earners.
Solo renters must earn nearly $154K annually to afford a studio, per new ‘Carrie Bradshaw Index’ New York Post
