I have purchased a house in at least one of those states, while earning significantly less than the "needed" income, and it was a very good financial move.

Undisciplined

Mortgage seems to be increasing rapidly in the US

Thisdaystacker

Highest: In Hawaii, a median three-bedroom home costs 

229K salary.
Lowest: In West Virginia, the buyer needs a 

econ

>![](https://m.stacker.news/91673)
![](https://m.stacker.news/91674)

>- Buyers would need to earn six figures to afford a median-priced home in all but 15 states
>- The average four-person household can’t afford the mortgage on a median three-bedroom home.

>**Highest: In Hawaii, a median three-bedroom home costs $797K, requiring a $229K salary.
Lowest: In West Virginia, the buyer needs a $71K salary—well below the state’s $90K median income.**

[...Via](https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-the-income-needed-to-buy-a-home-in-every-u-s-state/)