Can You Afford to Buy in Boston?
Live DataLast updated: March 31, 2026·Source: OECD, Numbeo & National Statistics
$700,000
Home Price
$140,000
Down Payment (20%)
$3,650.781/mo
Mortgage Payment
$156,462/yr
Required Salary
💡 Why it matters: Boston
To afford a home in Boston at 6.8% mortgage rate, you need a salary of at least $156,462/year. The local median income is $80,000/year — meaning most residents would struggle to buy at current prices. Alternatively, renting at $2,800/mo may be more practical.
Mortgage Breakdown (30yr fixed)
| Home Price | $700,000 |
| Down Payment (20%) | $140,000 |
| Loan Amount | $560,000 |
| Interest Rate | 6.8% |
| Monthly Payment | $3,650.781/mo |
| Required Annual Salary (28% rule) | $156,462 |
| Local Median Income | $80,000 |
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