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Only 1 of the Fairbanks area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in North Pole

The typical house costs $336,298. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $98,133 a year.

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

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  1. General and operations managers
    $114,990Can buy
  2. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
    $76,560Rent an apt
  3. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
    $73,620Rent an apt
  4. Secretaries and administrative assistants
    $47,860Rent over 30%
  5. Janitors and cleaners
    $43,420Rent over 30%
  6. Home health and personal care aides
    $42,550Rent over 30%
  7. Stockers and order fillers
    $40,850Rent over 30%
  8. Retail salespersons
    $37,550Rent over 30%
  9. Cashiers
    $37,340Rent over 30%
  10. Fast food and counter workers
    $30,170Rent 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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