Here's the Salary You Need to Buy a House in 12 Major Cities

In San Francisco, the median home price comes in at $809,400, and buyers would need to make a salary of $153,000 to afford a similarly priced home.

With a median home price of $506,800, Los Angeles residents looking to buy a home would need to make a salary of $99,500.

The median home price in Boston is $449,000, meaning buyers need to make $93,000 a year to consider purchasing a similar home.

In The Big Apple, the median home price comes in at $410,500, so home buyers would need to make at least $91,500 a year to consider buying a home with a similar asking price.

The median home price in America's capital is $388,600, so a yearly salary of $82,000 would be needed before buying a home.

With a median home price of $386,300, Seattle's potential buyers need to make around $79,000 a year to comfortably afford a home.

In the Mile-High City, a home will set you back around $353,000, meaning interested home buyers should bring in a salary of at least $70,000 a year before making a purchase.

In Portland, the average price of a home is around $319,300, so buyers should bring in a yearly salary of $66,500.

The average cost of a home in Chicago is $229,300, so home owners making around $61,500 a year would be able to comfortably afford a home in the Windy City.

In Philadelphia, the median home price is around $234,700, so people making around $55,500 a year would be able to afford a home in the City of Brotherly Love.

With a median home price of $288,700, Minneapolis is a good option for home buyers with a salary of $51,500 a year.

The median cost of a home in Orlando, Florida is about $201,200, meaning a salary of $47,500 a year would allow a buyer to comfortably afford a home.

h/t: realtor.com