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Affordability has become a growing problem for a number of renters across California and nationwide, according to Zillow.

The real-estate marketplace company said today renters need to make more than $80,000 to comfortably rent homes. That number is up from $60,000 just five years ago.

Researchers at Zillow found in eight major metropolitan areas, including five in California, renters need to make six figures to afford rent.

By the numbers:

Zillow said since April 2020, rent for a typical U.S. apartment has gone up by 28.7%, to $1,858. Rent for a single-family home increased by 42.9%, to $2,256.

However, over the years, the median household income has only risen by 22.5% to about $82,000.

In addition, the number of cities where renters need to earn $100K to afford rent h

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