None of the Boston area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in West Newbury
The typical house costs $953,039. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $265,615 a year.
ESTIMATEHome price for West Newbury. Rent, jobs, and tax for the Boston area. How the estimate works
THE BOSTON AREA'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY
MEDIAN PAY
Rent apt $119K
Rent house $140K
Buy $266K
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Software developers
$166,090Rent a house
General and operations managers
$133,800Rent an apt
Registered nurses
$106,180Rent over 30%
Customer service representatives
$49,920Rent over 30%
Janitors and cleaners
$46,550Rent over 30%
Home health and personal care aides
$40,910Rent over 30%
Waiters and waitresses
$39,270Rent over 30%
Retail salespersons
$36,850Rent over 30%
Fast food and counter workers
$36,290Rent over 30%
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.