Another way to achieve the same goals as minimum wage and rent control (without keeping markets from reaching equilibrium levels) is to increase directly.

Another way to achieve the same goals as minimum wage and wage control ( without keeping markets from reaching equilibrium levels) is to increase YOUR PERSONAL INCOME directly.

It's actually a very simple way of thinking. If your salary currently could not afford a certain lifestyle, in order to afford it you could either : Cut back your other expense and re-allocate or simply by getting more money