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BUSINESSJun 30 · 20:47 UTCWTOP DCWTOP Staff

The Salary You Need to Buy a House in LA in 2026

The median home price in Los Angeles as of May 2026 is $1.065 million, requiring a salary of approximately $7,143 monthly (or $85,715 annually) to afford the mortgage based on the 28/36 rule. Calculations assume a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 6.5% interest.

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