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Only 1 of the Cape Girardeau area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in Jackson

The typical house costs $272,344. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $80,119 a year.

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

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  1. Registered nurses
    $82,640Can buy
  2. General and operations managers
    $74,790Rent a house
  3. Elementary school teachers
    $47,100Rent over 30%
  4. Office clerks, general
    $38,830Rent over 30%
  5. Stockers and order fillers
    $35,040Rent over 30%
  6. Home health and personal care aides
    $33,940Rent over 30%
  7. Retail salespersons
    $30,250Rent over 30%
  8. Cashiers
    $29,350Rent over 30%
  9. Cooks, fast food
    $28,820Rent over 30%
  10. Waiters and waitresses
    $28,710Rent 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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