Salary Needed to Buy a Home Posted on June 14, 2018 by socalgovgis - Michael Carson Looking to buy a home in California? You will need to make $120,120 per year to afford an average home. Check out this article and map of the US showing what your annual salary must be to afford an average home. Share this:TwitterFacebookTumblrLinkedInEmailPrintLike this:Like Loading... Related