None of the Bismarck area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in Mandan
The typical house costs $354,449. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $103,751 a year.
ESTIMATEHome price and rent for Mandan, and jobs and tax for the Bismarck area. How the estimate works
THE BISMARCK AREA'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY
MEDIAN PAY
Rent apt $57K
Rent house $83K
Buy $104K
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General and operations managers
$93,540Rent a house
Registered nurses
$81,120Rent an apt
Office clerks, general
$50,400Rent over 30%
Secretaries and administrative assistants
$47,580Rent over 30%
Nursing assistants
$46,720Rent over 30%
Home health and personal care aides
$38,850Rent over 30%
Janitors and cleaners
$37,620Rent over 30%
Retail salespersons
$36,730Rent over 30%
Cashiers
$33,260Rent over 30%
Fast food and counter workers
$29,940Rent 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.