Affordability Calculator
How much house can I afford?
I make $200,000 (200K) 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 6.55%, 1.00% annual property tax, $1,800 annual homeowners insurance and no HOA dues—a $200,000 gross annual income supports a planning estimate of about $763,439 for the home price. That includes an estimated $152,688 down payment, a $610,751 mortgage and a total monthly housing payment near $4,667.
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
$763,439
$4,667
| Estimated mortgage amount | $610,751 |
|---|---|
| Estimated down payment | $152,688 |
| Principal & interest | $3,880.47/month |
| Property tax | $636.20/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.
