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8 of the Chicago area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in Gary

The typical house costs $87,449. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $35,775 a year.

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

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  1. General and operations managers
    $109,390Can buy
  2. Registered nurses
    $100,490Can buy
  3. Customer service representatives
    $47,100Can buy
  4. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
    $40,550Can buy
  5. Janitors and cleaners
    $38,470Can buy
  6. Stockers and order fillers
    $38,450Can buy
  7. Home health and personal care aides
    $38,180Can buy
  8. Retail salespersons
    $35,820Can buy
  9. Cashiers
    $35,010Rent over 30%
  10. Fast food and counter workers
    $34,630Rent 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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