Only 1 of the Helena area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in Boulder
The typical house costs $343,088. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $99,223 a year.
ESTIMATEHome price for Boulder. Rent, jobs, and tax for the Helena area. How the estimate works
THE HELENA AREA'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY
MEDIAN PAY
Rent apt $66K
Rent house $86K
Buy $99K
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General and operations managers
$101,510Can buy
Registered nurses
$98,690Rent a house
Business operations specialists, all other
$80,410Rent an apt
Office clerks, general
$46,450Rent over 30%
Stockers and order fillers
$39,760Rent over 30%
Janitors and cleaners
$36,990Rent over 30%
Home health and personal care aides
$36,570Rent over 30%
Retail salespersons
$35,990Rent over 30%
Cashiers
$34,750Rent over 30%
Fast food and counter workers
$28,330Rent 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.