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So let's say tax is 35% -

$413 / 40 = $10.30/hr + 35% = $14/hr of your pre-tax income going to rent.

That's still an absurd amount of money being spent elsewhere if you're earning $31/hr (pre-tax) or approx $20/hr post 35% tax.



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