How much house can I afford by salary?

Quick answers to “how much house can I afford on $___?”. Pick a salary for the budget by down payment, the monthly payment, the cash you need, and the effect of rates and debts.

Last updated October 30, 2026

Home price by salary and down payment

Housing payment at 31% of gross income, 7% over 30 years, no other debts, and property tax and insurance at 1.5% of the price a year. Mortgage insurance isn't included, so prices with less than 20% down would be a little lower in practice.

SalaryPayment a month5% down10% down20% down
$40k $1,033 $136,000$143,000$157,000
$50k $1,292 $171,000$178,000$197,000
$60k $1,550 $205,000$214,000$236,000
$70k $1,808 $239,000$250,000$275,000
$75k $1,937 $256,000$268,000$295,000
$80k $2,067 $273,000$286,000$314,000
$90k $2,325 $307,000$321,000$354,000
$100k $2,583 $341,000$357,000$393,000
$110k $2,842 $375,000$393,000$432,000
$120k $3,100 $409,000$428,000$472,000
$125k $3,229 $427,000$446,000$491,000
$130k $3,358 $444,000$464,000$511,000
$150k $3,875 $512,000$535,000$590,000
$175k $4,521 $597,000$625,000$688,000
$200k $5,167 $682,000$714,000$786,000
$250k $6,458 $853,000$892,000$983,000
$300k $7,750 $1,024,000$1,071,000$1,179,000

These are guidelines, not what any lender will approve. Lenders also look at your other debts, credit and savings. Enter your own numbers in the affordability calculator, or see the payment on a loan in mortgage payments by amount.

Estimates rounded to the nearest $1,000. 7% is an example close to the US 30-year average in late October 2026, not a quote. CredoCalc is not a lender, and this is not financial advice.