None of the Columbia area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in Chapin
The typical house costs $443,114. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $122,045 a year.
ESTIMATEHome price and rent for Chapin, and jobs and tax for the Columbia area. How the estimate works
THE COLUMBIA AREA'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY
MEDIAN PAY
Rent apt $88K
Rent house $102K
Buy $122K
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Registered nurses
$81,920Rent over 30%
Secretaries and administrative assistants
$45,620Rent over 30%
Office clerks, general
$38,320Rent over 30%
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
$37,530Rent over 30%
Customer service representatives
$37,430Rent over 30%
Stockers and order fillers
$37,180Rent over 30%
Home health and personal care aides
$30,210Rent over 30%
Retail salespersons
$29,540Rent over 30%
Cashiers
$27,830Rent over 30%
Fast food and counter workers
$27,170Rent 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.