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2 of the Charleston area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in South Charleston

The typical house costs $173,971. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $50,308 a year.

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

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  1. General and operations managers
    $83,190Can buy
  2. Registered nurses
    $80,230Can buy
  3. Secretaries and administrative assistants
    $43,550Rent a house
  4. Customer service representatives
    $37,480Rent over 30%
  5. Janitors and cleaners
    $30,330Rent over 30%
  6. Retail salespersons
    $29,050Rent over 30%
  7. Home health and personal care aides
    $28,680Rent over 30%
  8. Cashiers
    $26,280Rent over 30%
  9. Cooks, fast food
    $23,180Rent over 30%
  10. Security guards
    $20,800Rent 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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