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3 of the Lake Charles area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in Starks

The typical house costs $120,613. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $48,246 a year.

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

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  1. General and operations managers
    $101,370Can buy
  2. Registered nurses
    $90,690Can buy
  3. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
    $56,290Can buy
  4. Construction laborers
    $45,240Rent over 30%
  5. Retail salespersons
    $28,780Rent over 30%
  6. Cashiers
    $27,480Rent over 30%
  7. Food preparation workers
    $23,380Rent over 30%
  8. Home health and personal care aides
    $23,000Rent over 30%
  9. Fast food and counter workers
    $22,500Rent over 30%
  10. Waiters and waitresses
    $15,080Rent 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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