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 6.58%, 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 $53,382 for the home price. That includes an estimated $10,676 down payment, a $42,706 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 | $42,706 |
|---|---|
| Estimated down payment | $10,676 |
| Principal & interest | $272.18/month |
| Property tax | $44.49/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.
