2 of the Charlotte area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in Kannapolis
The typical house costs $276,478. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $82,916 a year.
ESTIMATEHome price and rent for Kannapolis, and jobs and tax for the Charlotte area. How the estimate works
THE CHARLOTTE AREA'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY
MEDIAN PAY
Rent apt $63K
Rent house $80K
Buy $83K
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Software developers
$135,920Can buy
Registered nurses
$90,620Can buy
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
$56,120Rent over 30%
Customer service representatives
$44,980Rent over 30%
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
$38,850Rent over 30%
Stockers and order fillers
$37,440Rent over 30%
Waiters and waitresses
$36,430Rent over 30%
Retail salespersons
$33,580Rent over 30%
Cashiers
$29,610Rent over 30%
Fast food and counter workers
$28,880Rent 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.