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

The typical house costs $406,227. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $118,061 a year.

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DURHAM'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY

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  1. Software developers
    $135,620Can buy
  2. Office clerks, general
    $47,010Rent over 30%
  3. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
    $46,860Rent over 30%
  4. Customer service representatives
    $46,800Rent over 30%
  5. Nursing assistants
    $40,560Rent over 30%
  6. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
    $37,750Rent over 30%
  7. Retail salespersons
    $31,790Rent over 30%
  8. Cashiers
    $29,920Rent over 30%
  9. Cooks, fast food
    $29,190Rent over 30%
  10. Fast food and counter workers
    $29,170Rent 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.

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