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Only 1 of rural Kansas's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in Elk City

The typical house costs $191,488. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $71,165 a year.

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RURAL KANSAS'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY

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  1. Registered nurses
    $78,730Can buy
  2. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
    $51,070Rent a house
  3. Secretaries and administrative assistants
    $38,290Rent a house
  4. Nursing assistants
    $36,820Rent an apt
  5. Stockers and order fillers
    $33,990Rent an apt
  6. Home health and personal care aides
    $30,530Rent over 30%
  7. Retail salespersons
    $29,390Rent over 30%
  8. Teaching assistants
    $28,510Rent over 30%
  9. Cashiers
    $28,370Rent over 30%
  10. Fast food and counter workers
    $26,220Rent 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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