How Much Income You Really Need to Afford a $500,000 Home

As home prices increase, the income needed for a house is also climbing. We break down what you need to earn to afford a $500,000 home.

# How Much Income You Really Need to Afford a $500,000 Home As home prices increase, the income needed for a house is also climbing. We break down what you need to earn to afford a $500,000 home. **Read the full article:** [Kiplinger](https://www.kiplinger.com/real-estate/buying-a-home/how-much-income-you-need-to-afford-500k-home) *This article was originally published by Kiplinger. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*