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None of Appleton's 10 most common jobs can buy a home

The typical house costs $351,823. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $102,844 a year.

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APPLETON'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY

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  1. Registered nurses
    $86,680Rent a house
  2. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
    $58,730Rent an apt
  3. Customer service representatives
    $45,760Rent over 30%
  4. Office clerks, general
    $45,640Rent over 30%
  5. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
    $43,610Rent over 30%
  6. Home health and personal care aides
    $37,010Rent over 30%
  7. Retail salespersons
    $34,540Rent over 30%
  8. Stockers and order fillers
    $34,430Rent over 30%
  9. Cashiers
    $31,610Rent over 30%
  10. Fast food and counter workers
    $29,010Rent over 30%

Each line is the yearly pay where that home fits the rule: rent at 30% of pay or less, and the mortgage, tax, insurance, and HOA at 28% of pay or less.

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