Average Salary Needed to Afford a Home in the U.S.

We’ve all wondered when driving through a neighborhood, “how much does that home cost” or “what does someone have to make a year to afford that?”
Now you don’t have to wonder!
We put together the average salary you may need to afford the average priced home in each state throughout the United States. Have some fun with this and check out what you could afford in other states!

*Disclaimer* Based on a 30-year mortgage with a 10% down payment.
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