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The Salary a Single Person Needs To Afford a Home in Each State

April 8, 2026/

If you’re single, affording a home these days requires a six-figure salary in multiple U.S. states.

Montana

  • January home value: $451,564

  • Salary needed with 20% down payment: $92,923

  • Salary needed with 10% down payment: $104,538

 

Written by J. David Herman


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