9 of the Pittsburgh area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in New Salem
The typical house costs $87,894. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $28,906 a year.
ESTIMATEHome price for New Salem. Rent, jobs, and tax for the Pittsburgh area. How the estimate works
THE PITTSBURGH AREA'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY
MEDIAN PAY
Rent apt $59K
Rent house $66K
Buy $29K
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General and operations managers
$100,840Can buy
Registered nurses
$82,370Can buy
Office clerks, general
$45,040Can buy
Customer service representatives
$42,790Can buy
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
$41,830Can buy
Stockers and order fillers
$35,900Can buy
Retail salespersons
$30,840Can buy
Cashiers
$29,470Can buy
Home health and personal care aides
$29,250Can buy
Fast food and counter workers
$28,250Rent 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.