Salary You Need to Afford the Median-Priced US Home (per year):
1920: $830
1930: $940
1940: $1,300
1950: $2,300
1960: $4,500
1970: $7,500
1980: $14,000
1990: $23,400
2000: $33,400
2010: $46,700
2020: $68,000
2026: $123,000
That’s over $10,000 a month before taxes.