California's median home price exceeds $750,000 in most metros. With relatively low property taxes at 0.75% (Prop 13), your monthly payment is driven heavily by purchase price and down payment.
Recommended for incomes above $200k/yr (28% DTI rule)
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California's Prop 13 caps property tax increases at 2% per year after purchase, with an effective rate of ~0.75%.
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