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2 of the Abilene area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in Merkel

The typical house costs $203,735. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $71,182 a year.

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

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  1. General and operations managers
    $86,200Can buy
  2. Registered nurses
    $80,240Can buy
  3. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
    $54,720Rent over 30%
  4. Office clerks, general
    $37,410Rent over 30%
  5. Customer service representatives
    $36,830Rent over 30%
  6. Stockers and order fillers
    $34,200Rent over 30%
  7. Retail salespersons
    $29,530Rent over 30%
  8. Cashiers
    $27,130Rent over 30%
  9. Fast food and counter workers
    $26,310Rent over 30%
  10. Home health and personal care aides
    $23,690Rent 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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