{"id":39731,"date":"2025-12-03T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/?p=39731"},"modified":"2025-12-19T09:58:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T14:58:17","slug":"vacation-costs-vs-rent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/vacation-costs-vs-rent\/","title":{"rendered":"The Travel Tax: What Your Vacation Budget Could Pay for in Rent"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cost of living may be rising, but American spending habits aren\u2019t slowing down. Household debt reached <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkfed.org\/medialibrary\/interactives\/householdcredit\/data\/pdf\/HHDC_2025Q3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">record-high levels<\/a> in the third quarter of 2025, with outstanding credit card balances rising 5.75% from last year. Meanwhile, total holiday shopping is expected to top <a href=\"https:\/\/nrf.com\/blog\/nrf-expects-robust-spending-during-the-holiday-season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$1 trillion<\/a> this season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond gifts and retail, some consumers are channeling their spending toward experiences, and as winter weather sweeps in, many are turning to travel as a way to escape. A recent survey by global eSIM company <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getnomad.app\/media-center\/Winter-Travel-2025-Americans-Travel-Despite-Rising-Costs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nomad<\/a> found that 54% of Americans plan to take a trip this winter despite economic uncertainty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With domestic trips averaging $3,904, according to travel insurance company <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squaremouth.com\/press-room\/first-day-of-fall-squaremouth-shares-autumn-travel-trends-for-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Squaremouth<\/a>, a holiday away may stretch budgets more than people realize. In fact, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/us-homebuyers-going-over-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zoocasa survey<\/a> found that 29.3% of renters have delayed traveling because of high housing costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To better put travel spending into perspective, Zoocasa compared the $3,904 vacation budget to monthly rent prices across America.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe title=\"How Travel Budgets Stack Up Against Rent Across America\" aria-label=\"Table\" id=\"datawrapper-chart-bHGgI\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/bHGgI\/3\/\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" height=\"751\" data-external=\"1\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">window.addEventListener(\"message\",function(a){if(void 0!==a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll(\"iframe\");for(var t in a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"][t]+\"px\";r.style.height=d}}});<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Domestic Trip Equals Two Months Rent in Most Cities<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the national median rent of $1,381 decreased by 0.8% in October, some major metros saw significant price gains. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentlist.com\/research\/national-rent-data\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apartment List<\/a>, rent prices increased by more than 3% in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/providence-ri-real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Providence<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/san-francisco-ca-real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Francisco<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/chicago-il-real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chicago<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/minneapolis-mn-real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minneapolis<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/pittsburgh-pa-real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pittsburgh<\/a>. On the other side of the spectrum, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/austin-tx-real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Austin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/denver-co-real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Denver<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/phoenix-az-real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Phoenix<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/las-vegas-nv-real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Las Vegas<\/a> are seeing price relief.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though rent demand may fluctuate, travel demand isn\u2019t\u2014particularly for young people. Nomad\u2019s data shows that 54% of Millennials and 44% of Gen Z are planning a domestic trip this winter, and 22% and 19%, respectively, are planning an international trip. These rates significantly outpace older generations (Generation X, Baby Boomers, and Silent Generation), highlighting a willingness to prioritize travel despite lower median incomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/50-year-mortgage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Why a 50\u2013Year Mortgage Would Not Make Housing More Affordable<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But depending on where you live, your travel budget may be twice the cost of your monthly rent, something young renters may need to take into consideration before swiping their credit cards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With an average rent of just $1,097, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/oklahoma-city-ok-real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oklahoma City<\/a> boasts one of the lowest rents nationwide. However, this low rent accounts for only 28% of the $3,904 travel budget, meaning renters need to save the equivalent of 3.6 months of rent to go on vacation. The median income for nonfamily households (as defined by the U.S. Census as a householder living alone or sharing a home with people to whom they are not related) in Oklahoma City is low at just $44,796, further challenging travel affordability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/us-homebuyers-going-over-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zoocasa survey<\/a> published earlier this year revealed that the majority of renters want to become homeowners, but turning that dream into a reality requires smart financial planning. A vacation that costs as much as two months&#8217; rent, if taken before you&#8217;ve established an emergency fund or down payment savings, could delay your entry into the housing market by several years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Renters in Chicago, Phoenix, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/tampa-fl-real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tampa<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/sacramento-ca-real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sacramento<\/a> will need to spend the equivalent of two months&#8217; rent to afford their domestic vacation. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/detroit-mi-real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Detroit<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/san-antonio-tx-real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Antonio<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/austin-tx-real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Austin<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/cincinnati-oh-real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cincinnati<\/a>, a vacation will cost more than three months&#8217; rent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe title=\"Can You Afford Rent and a Vacation? Annual Rent &amp;amp; Vacation Expenses as a % of Median Income\" aria-label=\"Bar Chart\" id=\"datawrapper-chart-46i49\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/46i49\/3\/\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" height=\"1342\" data-external=\"1\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">window.addEventListener(\"message\",function(a){if(void 0!==a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll(\"iframe\");for(var t in a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"][t]+\"px\";r.style.height=d}}});<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can You Afford Your Rent and a Winter Getaway?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How much income is left over after paying for annual rent and one domestic vacation? In most cities, the answer is: not enough.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Renter budgets are most constrained in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/new-york-ny-real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York City<\/a>, where the cost of rent and vacation eats up 51% of the median income of $60,822. That leaves $29,546 remaining to cover food, transportation, healthcare, and leisure expenses. That might sound like a lot, but allocating 51% of your budget to rent and vacation expenses significantly exceeds the typical financial advice, which suggests dedicating no more than 30% of income to housing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/miami-fl-real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miami<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/los-angeles-ca-real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Los Angeles<\/a>, renters face similar financial pressure, with a substantial portion of their income\u201451% and 47%, respectively\u2014 allocated to rent and vacation expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Austin is the only city where renters can pay their annual rent and splurge on a vacation while still falling below recommended spending guidelines. The cost of annual rent and a $3,904 vacation requires just 29% of the median income, leaving Austin renters with considerable financial flexibility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A winter vacation is also affordable for Denver and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/raleigh-nc-real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Raleigh<\/a> renters, with just 33% and 34% of their respective incomes spent on housing and vacation costs. In Denver, this is largely possible thanks to its high median income of $72,547, which ranks as the sixth-highest among the 50 cities analyzed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Your Income vs. Rent Defines Your Financial Future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to financial stability, the cost of living plays a huge role. You can earn a six-figure salary and still have debt if your rent requires 40% of your income. Alternatively, a low salary doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t build wealth. Someone with a low income and correspondingly low housing costs can be significantly better off financially than those living in areas with a high cost of living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/minimum-wage-renters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The $24 Shortfall: Minimum Wage Renters Face a Historic Affordability Gap<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/san-jose-ca-real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Jo<\/a>se is an excellent example of this. The median non-family household income in San Jose is $100,056; however, with rent at $3,079, renters need to allocate 37% of their income to cover housing costs. Overspending on housing can have a ripple effect, negatively impacting other areas of your finances. This situation could force you into a cycle of credit card debt or require you to use your entire salary to cover essential daily expenses, such as food and transportation. Consequently, this eliminates any opportunity to build a retirement fund or savings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why living in low-cost-of-living cities like Cincinnati or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/pittsburgh-pa-real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pittsburgh<\/a> can help accelerate your homeownership goals while still allowing you to splurge on travel. A Cincinnati renter, despite earning just $49,849, spends only 28.8% of their income on rent, leaving sufficient funds for travel, food, and other necessities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smart Budgeting Can Finance Your Future Trips <em>and<\/em> Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of the day, everyone deserves a chance to rest and recharge. But a vacation shouldn\u2019t come at the expense of your long-term financial goals. Swapping your weeklong tropical retreat for a three-day road trip may mean the difference between funding your future and overspending on credit cards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before planning your next getaway, take a look at your current budget to determine if there\u2019s room for discretionary spending, such as travel. Consider your long-term goals, whether it\u2019s buying a house or seeing all eight wonders of the world, and align your budget accordingly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you dream of owning a home one day, then cutting back on weekly lattes likely won\u2019t get you anywhere. But skipping your annual or even biannual thousand-dollar vacation? That just might tip the scale.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thinking of making the jump from renting to owning? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start your search today<\/a>! You might just find the home you\u2019ve been dreaming of.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The cost of living may be rising, but American spending habits aren\u2019t slowing down. Household debt reached record-high levels in the third quarter of 2025, with outstanding credit card balances rising 5.75% from last year. 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