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Only 1 of Chico's 10 most common jobs can buy a home

The typical house costs $397,789. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $117,051 a year.

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CHICO'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY

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  1. Registered nurses
    $127,360Can buy
  2. General and operations managers
    $98,390Rent a house
  3. Elementary school teachers
    $95,000Rent a house
  4. Teaching assistants
    $45,660Rent over 30%
  5. Office clerks, general
    $42,840Rent over 30%
  6. Fast food and counter workers
    $38,210Rent over 30%
  7. Stockers and order fillers
    $37,180Rent over 30%
  8. Retail salespersons
    $36,680Rent over 30%
  9. Cashiers
    $35,210Rent over 30%
  10. Home health and personal care aides
    $34,320Rent 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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