None of the Kennewick area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in Richland
The typical house costs $467,438. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $128,230 a year.
ESTIMATEHome price and rent for Richland, and jobs and tax for the Kennewick area. How the estimate works
THE KENNEWICK AREA'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY
MEDIAN PAY
Rent apt $68K
Rent house $91K
Buy $128K
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Registered nurses
$106,410Rent a house
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
$62,520Rent over 30%
Office clerks, general
$49,470Rent over 30%
Home health and personal care aides
$47,810Rent over 30%
Teaching assistants
$45,510Rent over 30%
Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse
$42,340Rent over 30%
Stockers and order fillers
$38,940Rent over 30%
Retail salespersons
$37,600Rent over 30%
Cashiers
$36,610Rent over 30%
Fast food and counter workers
$36,410Rent 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.