The 11 most affordable states

It’s a common financial maxim that homeowners shouldn’t spend more than 30% of their gross monthly income on housing. Using this criteria, these 11 states are the most affordable. The percentage is the share of median income needed to afford a median-priced home.

  1. Iowa – 25.40%
  2. Illinois – 26.00%
  3. Ohio – 27.00%
  4. Kansas – 27.00%
  5. Indiana – 28.30%
  6. Michigan – 28.30%
  7. Pennsylvania – 28.50%
  8. West Virginia – 29.40%
  9. Missouri – 29.50%
  10. Maryland – 29.80%
  11. Minnesota – 29.90%