None of the Chicago area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in Glen Ellyn
The typical house costs $626,969. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $199,905 a year.
ESTIMATEHome price and rent for Glen Ellyn, and jobs and tax for the Chicago area. How the estimate works
THE CHICAGO AREA'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY
MEDIAN PAY
Rent apt $88K
Rent house $103K
Buy $200K
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General and operations managers
$109,390Rent a house
Registered nurses
$100,490Rent an apt
Customer service representatives
$47,100Rent over 30%
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
$40,550Rent over 30%
Janitors and cleaners
$38,470Rent over 30%
Stockers and order fillers
$38,450Rent over 30%
Home health and personal care aides
$38,180Rent over 30%
Retail salespersons
$35,820Rent over 30%
Cashiers
$35,010Rent over 30%
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.