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The Whole Country Is Starting to Look Like California

The housing market crisis now affects once-affordable regions, as home prices surge unexpectedly in areas known for loose regulations.

Cities like Atlanta and St. Louis offer affordable housing and childcare for renters with children, despite rising costs elsewhere.

California has the highest income thresholds for comfortable renting in major metro areas.

Rising rents disproportionately affect tenants across different regions in California.

San Jose and San Francisco saw the lowest rent burden increases despite high thresholds.

Southern California areas face increasing rental challenges, particularly in San Diego and Los Angeles.

Miami is the least affordable rental market in the U.S., with significant rent-to-income ratios exceeding 30%.

Five coastal metros show improvements in rental affordability despite remaining cost-burdened.

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