I work for the state and live in Clark County making almost $70,000 a year and if it weren't for my spouse also earning nearly that amount we would absolutely not be able to afford to live here. In fact we would like to purchase a new home in the next year so will be moving out of state to do so. The going rent in the area for the size of home we currently own is around $2400/month. If I had to show I earn 3 times that amount monthly to get approved for move in, I would not be able to.