Americans say they would be happy earning $74,000 a year on average, according to a new survey by Talker Research. But in today’s housing market, that “perfect salary” buys a median-priced home in just two states, according to an analysis of the report by Realtor.com®.
Even doubling that ideal salary to $148,000 wouldn’t buy you a house in every state, yet only 19% of survey respondents said they would need six figures to live comfortably. READ MORE