Tag Archives: Cost of Living

Two new studies from the National Association of Realtors show that elevated home prices and limited housing supply are continuous homebuying barriers cited across different races and ethnicities, hampering home sales and affecting prospective buyers nationwide.

RentCafe has examined the top U.S. cities that renters with families are settling down in, and of the estimated 68 million Americans raising children while renting, the South overwhelmingly provided them with the best options.

According to a new analysis, of the top ten cheapest cities to buy a home in 2023, nine are located in the South, while eight out of the top 10 costliest cities remain in pricey California.

While households nationwide continue to struggle with the increased cost of living, doxoINSIGHTS’ 2023 State by State Bill Pay Market Report revealed the average American is spending almost $25,000 per year on household expenses, with 73% of consumers reporting that inflation is currently impacting their ability to pay bills.

As economic inflation continues to impact rental prices nationwide, a new study from WalletHub examined the best and worst cities to rent in the U.S., with Midwestern states like North and South Dakota, Kansas, and Iowa topping the list of places with the most affordable rentals.

A new State of U.S. Population Movement Report reveals that more Americans are moving to counties that have a median house value of $279,000—nearly 40% lower than the median house value of counties that are losing population.

Southern states are seeing an influx of movers, according to North American Van Lines' 2022 Annual Migration Map, with many Americans migrating to find increased affordability, better quality of life, and lower income taxes.

The latest market analysis from CraftJack reveals that the number one reason Americans move is for a job, but many are seeking a lower cost of living and a warmer climate. Click through to learn which states Americans are most moving to and from, as well as why the cost of moving is deterring so many homebuyers.

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Cost of living is on the rise across the country, according to a report released on Monday that lists the top 10 cities in the country with the fastest rate of increase in the cost of living over a one year period between 2016 and 2017. The study used two main metrics to rank the cities: the increase in the cost of living index—food, rent, utilities, and transportation costs. It also measures the increase in the amount of income that was needed to “live comfortably,” which is defined by the amount of money a household has to make in a year to account for necessities, savings, and discretionary spending.