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2 of the Columbus area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in the city of Columbus

The typical house costs $175,899. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $55,442 a year.

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

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  1. Registered nurses
    $82,500Can buy
  2. General and operations managers
    $82,330Can buy
  3. Office clerks, general
    $37,340Rent over 30%
  4. Customer service representatives
    $37,330Rent over 30%
  5. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
    $36,910Rent over 30%
  6. Stockers and order fillers
    $31,690Rent over 30%
  7. Retail salespersons
    $28,180Rent over 30%
  8. Cashiers
    $26,980Rent over 30%
  9. Fast food and counter workers
    $23,300Rent over 30%
  10. Waiters and waitresses
    $20,800Rent 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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