Only 1 of the Muncie area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in the city of Muncie
The typical house costs $152,477. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $48,401 a year.
ESTIMATEHome price and rent for the city of Muncie, and jobs and tax for the Muncie area. How the estimate works
THE MUNCIE AREA'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY
MEDIAN PAY
Rent apt $42K
Rent house $52K
Buy $48K
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Registered nurses
$79,500Can buy
Office clerks, general
$38,890Rent over 30%
Janitors and cleaners
$37,900Rent over 30%
Nursing assistants
$37,080Rent over 30%
Home health and personal care aides
$35,350Rent over 30%
Stockers and order fillers
$35,020Rent over 30%
Retail salespersons
$31,060Rent over 30%
Cashiers
$28,660Rent over 30%
Fast food and counter workers
$27,560Rent over 30%
Waiters and waitresses
$23,720Rent 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.