Where can I afford to live on $150,000 a year?
On a household income of $150,000, a standard 10%-down scenario supports an estimated home price up to about $463,627 — keeping housing near 28% of gross income.
The assumptions behind this estimate
- 10% down payment
- 6.70% interest rate, 30-year fixed
- Property tax 1.1%/yr, insurance 0.45%/yr, PMI 0.6%/yr of the loan
- Housing capped near 28% of gross income
At the top of that budget (~$463,627), the estimated payment is about $3,500/month ($2,693 principal & interest + $425 tax + $174 insurance + $209 PMI).
States within reach on $150,000
| # | State | Typical home | Est. payment | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | $241,517 | $1,823 | 100 |
| 2 | Arkansas | $228,662 | $1,726 | 100 |
| 3 | Indiana | $262,265 | $1,980 | 100 |
| 4 | Iowa | $241,255 | $1,821 | 100 |
| 5 | Kansas | $252,794 | $1,908 | 100 |
| 6 | Kentucky | $235,363 | $1,777 | 100 |
| 7 | Louisiana | $217,968 | $1,645 | 100 |
| 8 | Michigan | $269,972 | $2,038 | 100 |
| 9 | Mississippi | $198,428 | $1,498 | 100 |
| 10 | Missouri | $271,597 | $2,050 | 100 |
| 11 | Nebraska | $284,464 | $2,147 | 100 |
| 12 | Ohio | $251,502 | $1,899 | 100 |
| 13 | Oklahoma | $225,437 | $1,702 | 100 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $182,704 | $1,379 | 100 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $293,556 | $2,216 | 98 |
Sources — Home values & rent: Zillow Research, 2026-06 · Income: U.S. Census ACS. Zillow does not endorse this site.
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What home price can you afford on $150,000 a year?
Using a 10% down payment, a 6.70% rate, and a 30-year term (plus taxes, insurance, and PMI), an income of $150,000 supports an estimated home price up to about $463,627, keeping housing near 28% of gross pay.
Where can I afford to live on $150,000?
Based on Zillow mid-tier home values, 37 states have a typical home within that estimated budget, and 50 have at least a starter (bottom-tier) home in reach. See the ranked list above, then open a state or the map for detail.
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About these estimates & data sources
Home values and rents reflect Zillow Research data (ZHVI and ZORI, 2026-06). Household income reflects U.S. Census ACS data. All figures are estimates for general comparison, not appraisals or quotes — confirm details before relying on them.
Home values and rent: Zillow Research (ZHVI, ZORI), 2026-06. Geography and FIPS codes: U.S. Census Bureau (Cartographic Boundary Files). Household income: U.S. Census ACS. Detailed payment math: Home Payment Atlas. Zillow does not endorse this site.
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