First-time home buyers around the country are struggling to amass a down payment in this high-inflation economy.
For those who work remotely or are open to relocating, a recent study by Rocket Homes can help find a new locale.
To arrive at the 10 best metros for these buyers, researchers compared home prices, mortgage payments, income and sales taxes, unemployment and crime rates, the health of residents and climate hazards.
Thirty-year fixed-rate mortgages and 20 percent down payments with an interest rate of 6.5 percent were factored into the calculations.
Pittsburgh came in seventh, thanks in large part to the health of its residents.