Only 1 of the Wichita area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in Newton
The typical house costs $173,299. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $62,505 a year.
ESTIMATEHome price and rent for Newton, and jobs and tax for the Wichita area. How the estimate works
THE WICHITA AREA'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY
MEDIAN PAY
Rent apt $40K
Rent house $47K
Buy $63K
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Registered nurses
$76,540Can buy
Aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers
$59,850Rent a house
Secretaries and administrative assistants
$41,480Rent an apt
Customer service representatives
$39,330Rent over 30%
Nursing assistants
$37,290Rent over 30%
Stockers and order fillers
$34,510Rent over 30%
Retail salespersons
$30,760Rent over 30%
Home health and personal care aides
$30,600Rent over 30%
Cashiers
$28,430Rent over 30%
Fast food and counter workers
$27,420Rent 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.