Median Monthly House Payment, by State:

1. Hawaii: $4,900
2. California: $4,500
3. Massachusetts: $3,600
4. Washington: $3,500
5. New Jersey: $3,400
6. Colorado: $3,200
7. New Hampshire: $3,100
8. Oregon: $3,000
9. Utah: $3,000
10. New York: $2,900
11. Rhode Island: $2,800
12. Montana: $2,700
13. Idaho: $2,600
14. Connecticut: $2,600
15. Arizona: $2,500
An annual new home payment in California now requires 61% of the median resident's income.
The cheapest state is West Virginia, requiring 19% of annual income for a new home payment.
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