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None of the Boston area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in Wakefield

The typical house costs $847,871. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $237,075 a year.

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

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  1. Software developers
    $166,090Rent a house
  2. General and operations managers
    $133,800Rent a house
  3. Registered nurses
    $106,180Rent over 30%
  4. Customer service representatives
    $49,920Rent over 30%
  5. Janitors and cleaners
    $46,550Rent over 30%
  6. Home health and personal care aides
    $40,910Rent over 30%
  7. Waiters and waitresses
    $39,270Rent over 30%
  8. Retail salespersons
    $36,850Rent over 30%
  9. Fast food and counter workers
    $36,290Rent over 30%
  10. Cashiers
    $36,040Rent 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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