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None of the Bellingham area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in the city of Bellingham

The typical house costs $682,711. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $182,713 a year.

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THE BELLINGHAM AREA'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY

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  1. General and operations managers
    $125,840Rent a house
  2. Waiters and waitresses
    $56,700Rent over 30%
  3. Teaching assistants
    $51,670Rent over 30%
  4. Office clerks, general
    $49,460Rent over 30%
  5. Home health and personal care aides
    $44,080Rent over 30%
  6. Janitors and cleaners
    $43,560Rent over 30%
  7. Stockers and order fillers
    $41,750Rent over 30%
  8. Retail salespersons
    $37,840Rent over 30%
  9. Cashiers
    $37,250Rent over 30%
  10. Fast food and counter workers
    $37,030Rent 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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