Income to Buy a Home by State

Highest Salary Needed: San Jose, CA - $463.9K annual salary for a $1.8M home.

Lowest Salary Needed: Cleveland, OH - $58.4K annual salary.

National Median: $104.3K annual salary for a $389.4K home.

Notable Cities:

• New York, NY: $186.1K

• San Francisco, CA: $336.2K

• Seattle, WA: $191.3K

• Chicago, IL: $103.8K

• Dallas, TX: $110.5K

• Miami, FL: $159.5K

• Raleigh, NC: $111.3K

• Charlotte, NC: $100.1K

Regional Insights: West Coast cities generally require higher salaries. The Midwest and Southern cities are generally lower in salary requirements.

Monthly Mortgage Payment: Ranges significantly by city, reflecting varying home prices and cost of living. National average is around $2.4K.