None of rural Northern New Mexico's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in Taos
The typical house costs $436,018. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $118,940 a year.
ESTIMATEHome price for Taos. Rent for Taos County, jobs for rural Northern New Mexico, and tax for Taos County. How the estimate works
RURAL NORTHERN NEW MEXICO'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY
MEDIAN PAY
Rent apt $79K
Rent house $106K
Buy $119K
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Registered nurses
$97,230Rent an apt
General and operations managers
$94,920Rent an apt
Secretaries and administrative assistants
$47,550Rent over 30%
Maintenance and repair workers, general
$41,640Rent over 30%
Janitors and cleaners
$37,070Rent over 30%
Stockers and order fillers
$36,290Rent over 30%
Retail salespersons
$31,610Rent over 30%
Cashiers
$29,690Rent over 30%
Fast food and counter workers
$28,530Rent over 30%
Home health and personal care aides
$27,500Rent 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.