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Income Needed to Afford a $600,000 Home in Canada

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Income needed to afford a $600,000 home

To buy a $600,000 home in Canada, you typically need a household income of $115,000 to $140,000 per year.

Down Payment Mortgage Amount Income Needed Monthly Payment*
Minimum ($35,000) $565,000 + CMHC ~$135,000 ~$3,575
10% ($60,000) $540,000 + CMHC ~$128,000 ~$3,425
20% ($120,000) $480,000 ~$115,000 ~$3,000

Note: Minimum down on $600K = 5% of first $500K ($25K) + 10% of next $100K ($10K) = $35,000

Monthly housing costs breakdown

Expense Min Down 20% Down
Mortgage payment $3,550 $3,000
Property tax $500 $500
Heating $175 $175
Total $4,225 $3,675

Where does $600,000 buy a home?

City Median Home $600K Buys…
Edmonton ~$400,000 Nice detached home
Calgary ~$550,000 Good detached home
Winnipeg ~$350,000 Premium home
Ottawa ~$650,000 Smaller home / townhouse
Montréal ~$525,000 Good home
Hamilton ~$750,000 Townhouse
Toronto ~$1,100,000 Condo

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