How Much House Can I Afford? Calculator
Estimate a comfortable home price based on your income, down payment, and monthly debts.
Car loans, student loans, credit cards, and other recurring debt payments.
Assumptions
The share of gross monthly income that goes toward total debt. 36% is a common comfortable target.
Entered as a percentage of the home's value per year.
You can afford a house up to
$322,815
Based on your income, a house at this price should fit comfortably within your budget.
Estimated monthly payment
$2,500
Loan amount
$282,815
Down payment
$40,000
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Estimated Monthly Payment Breakdown
This estimate caps total monthly debt at your debt-to-income ratio and assumes a fixed-rate loan. PMI is estimated at 0.83% of the loan amount per year when your down payment is under 20%. Results are for illustrative purposes only, are not a loan offer or pre-approval, and do not represent any specific Vision Retirement strategy or service. Consult a CFP® professional about your specific situation.