Affordability Calculator
How much house can I afford?
I make $20,000 (20K) a year: How much house can I afford?
Using the assumptions shown—zero monthly debt, a 20% down payment, a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.95%, 1.00% annual property tax, $1,800 annual homeowners insurance and no HOA dues—a $20,000 gross annual income supports a planning estimate of about $51,668 for the home price. That includes an estimated $10,334 down payment, a $41,334 mortgage and a total monthly housing payment near $467.
The calculation uses the lower of a 28% front-end housing limit and a 36% back-end total-debt limit. It is not a lender preapproval, and it does not account for closing costs, maintenance, utilities, cash reserves, income taxes or your other financial goals. Change the inputs to match your situation.
Planning estimate
| Estimated mortgage amount | $41,334 |
|---|---|
| Estimated down payment | $10,334 |
| Principal & interest | $273.61/month |
| Property tax | $43.06/month |
| Homeowners insurance | $150.00/month |
| PMI | $0.00/month |
| HOA dues | $0.00/month |
This is a budgeting scenario, not a preapproval or underwriting decision. It excludes closing costs, maintenance, utilities, cash-reserve requirements and household goals.
