DO YOU ever wish you could live the life of the rich and famous but not sure how much it would really cost? 

According to the data visualisation site Plumplot the average salary for someone living in Brighton and Hove during 2019 was £30.2k.

These mega mansions are some of the most expensive in the county and the deposits alone cost the same as many of our homes.

Advice from property market analyists, Hometrack, states that we should aim to keep our mortgage payments to less than 28 per-cent of our total monthly income - to ensure we have enough money for living expenses and savings.

David Ross, Managing Director at Hometrack said:"Ultimately lenders will be focused on your creditworthiness and whether you can afford your repayments. To do this they will look at what your income is and any outgoings you have.

"Generally lenders will lend up to 2.5x your gross annual salary but this can vary depending on a number of factors including the amount borrowed, the size of your deposit, the interest rates available and how long you wish to borrow the money for."

However, the longer you borrow money, while more affordable, will cost you more in the long run. 

But would any of us be in the running for one of these properties and how long would it even take us to pay the mortgage?

Well, look no further - these are the five most expensive homes on the market right now and this is how much you would need to earn to live there: 

Uckfield Road, Lewes, BN8

The Argus:

Cost of house: £3,950,000

10% deposit: £395,000

Minimum salary needed: £171,660 per year

Total salary when mortgage is 28% of total: £613,071

This idyllic family home couldn't be anymore picture-perfect it even includes its own paddocks, woodland and lake. 

Boasting eight large bedrooms, five reception rooms and a tennis court this house is really fit for king and sits amongst 26.6acres of land. 

However, how realisitic is it for the average person from Sussex to afford a house like this?

It would take X years to pay off just one year's mortgage on this house

Ilford, Lewes, BN7

The Argus:

Cost of house: £3,000,000

10% deposit: £300,000

Minimum salary needed: £171,660 per year

Total salary when mortgage is 28% of total: £613,0

This breath-taking country manor house is like something out of a Jane Eyre novel with its grand facade, sweeping driveway and manicured gardens. 

With panoramic views across the South Downs National Park the Regency home is described as elegantly decorated throughout.

The property comes with an additional two-bedroom cottage, swimming pool with changing facilities, tennis court and stables. 

However, you'd better have a big wad of cash in the savings to afford this one. 

It would take the average person from Brighton X years to pay off one year's mortgage on this Regency home

Ockley Lane, Burgess Hill, RH15

The Argus:

Cost of house: £2,950,000

10% deposit: £295,000

Minimum salary needed: £171,660 per year

Total salary when mortgage is 28% of total: £613,0

Weald Hall is described as a handsome and significant period property which boasts exceptional views over Hassocks and the rolling countryside beyond. 

The enormous house has eight bedrooms and a ground floor annexe which has previously been used for grandparents, but the most recent owners kept the two properties separate. 

There is a large single storey building to the east of the propety, which holds a large games room, ideal for teenager hangouts, and a well equipped gym and kitchen.

In addition there is a very spacious three bedroom cottage at the head of the driveway which has its own driveway and private garden.

A year's mortgage payment on this home would take the averge Brightonian X years to afford.

Dyke Road Avenue, Brighton, BN1 

The Argus:

Cost of house: £2,950,000

10% deposit: £295,000

Minimum salary needed: £171,660 per year

Total salary when mortgage is 28% of total: £613,0

This individually designed early Edwardian property is in a central location yet boasts a wealth of privacy due to being shielded from view behind a high wall and private electric gates. 

Approached via a large sweeping driveway and boasting a double garage this house is perfect for petrol-heads looking for a beach-side pad to stash their engines.

With seven huge bedrooms, four reception rooms and five bathrooms this property is ideal if you've got a house-full or love to entertain.

It would take around X years for the average Brightonian to repay one year's mortgage payments on this house.

Roedean Crescent, Brighton, BN2

The Argus:

Cost of house: £3,750,000

10% deposit: £375,000

Minimum salary needed: £171,660 per year

Total salary when mortgage is 28% of total: £613,0

Specially designed and built in 2014 for the current owners, 4 Roedean Crescent was clearly a labour of love that ensures the stunning location is maximised.

There are panoramic views across the sea throughout and the manicured garden and raised terrace make the most of the plot. 

Sitting on more than 0.25 acres this family home has six bedrooms, three of which are en-suite and two large reception rooms plus a magnificent open-plan kitchen.

It would take the average Brightonian X years to repay one year's mortgage on this property. 

Would you want to live in any of these homes? Let us know in the comments.