None of the Boise area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in Melba
The typical house costs $675,840. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $175,843 a year.
ESTIMATEHome price for Melba. Rent, jobs, and tax for the Boise area. How the estimate works
THE BOISE AREA'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY
MEDIAN PAY
Rent apt $77K
Rent house $93K
Buy $176K
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Registered nurses
$97,880Rent a house
General and operations managers
$83,680Rent an apt
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
$60,330Rent over 30%
Customer service representatives
$46,640Rent over 30%
Office clerks, general
$45,860Rent over 30%
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
$44,480Rent over 30%
Home health and personal care aides
$35,850Rent over 30%
Retail salespersons
$35,670Rent over 30%
Cashiers
$32,000Rent over 30%
Fast food and counter workers
$29,660Rent 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.