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On $25,000/yr, the typical $725,639 home in Boston, MA needs $227,184/yr ($5,301/mo). Your gap: $-202,184 — housing would be 254.4% of your gross income.
The math
725,639 price − 10% down (72,564) = 653,075 loan
30-yr fixed at 7.18% on 653,075 = 4,424/mo principal+interest
+ 877/mo est. taxes+insurance (1.45%/yr of value — national placeholder)
5,301/mo PITI ÷ 0.28 = 18,932/mo → 227,184/yr required
against Zillow ZHVI 2026-09 and the 7.18% FRED 30-yr rate (2026-11-05).
What salary WOULD clear Boston, MA?
You need about $227,184/yr for the typical home. That's $202,184 more than $25,000.