The 10 Most Unaffordable Cities in the United States for Rent

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The cost of rent in the United States is on the rise, and some cities are more unaffordable than others. According to GOBankingRates, the 10 most unaffordable cities in the United States for rent are:

New York City, NY

2022 1-bedroom rent: $3,230.48 The annual cost of living: $133,367.52 Rent-to-income ratio: 68.5%

Marina del Rey, CA 

2022 1-bedroom rent: $4,471.14 The annual cost of living: $98,931.74 Rent-to-income ratio: 57.7%

San Francisco, CA

2022 1-bedroom rent: $3,495.50 The annual cost of living: $129,340.46 Rent-to-income ratio: 61.7%

San Jose, CA

2022 1-bedroom rent: $3,271.75 The annual cost of living: $121,676.26 Rent-to-income ratio: 59.8%

Los Angeles, CA

2022 1-bedroom rent: $3,138.00 The annual cost of living: $125,352.60 Rent-to-income ratio: 58.5%

Oakland, CA

2022 1-bedroom rent: $2,950.00 The annual cost of living: $117,867.04 Rent-to-income ratio: 56.7%

Santa Monica, CA

2022 1-bedroom rent: $3,588.00 The annual cost of living: $131,432.00 Rent-to-income ratio: 59.5%

Emeryville, CA

2022 1-bedroom rent: $2,631.29 The annual cost of living: $94,147.69 Rent-to-income ratio: 61.0%

Lake Forest, CA

2022 1-bedroom rent: $2,631.29 The annual cost of living: $94,147.69 Rent-to-income ratio: 61.0%

Newport Beach, CA

2022 1-bedroom rent: $2,664.00 The annual cost of living: $216,693.02 Rent-to-income ratio: 58.2%

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