Renters spent 29.8% of income on housing in 2024 vs. 17.9% for mortgaged owners. See how renting vs. owning costs compare, per BLS data.
ConsumerAffairs: Living alone now costs renters an extra $10,470 a year, Zillow finds
Living alone now costs renters an extra $10,470 a year, Zillow finds
KERA News: Majority of Dallas households are renters — and they're struggling to live in their city
Half of all renters in Dallas, no matter their income, are cost burdened. That's impacting how residents live and spend their money in the city.
Majority of Dallas households are renters — and they're struggling to live in their city
Insider: Most NYC renters are struggling to afford housing. These maps show where it's worst.
Most NYC renters are struggling to afford housing. These maps show where it's worst.
WATE 6 On Your Side: Knoxville area renters struggle as housing costs far outpace wage growth
MSN: 65% of renters can’t afford basic living costs after paying for this—here’s why
Inflation and rising rents, coupled with stagnant wages, have left 65% of renters struggling to stay afloat. The hardest hit are single-income households with children and health issues living in ...
65% of renters can’t afford basic living costs after paying for this—here’s why
NBC News: Renters struggle to build wealth, report finds. Here's how they can boost financial well-being.
It’s no secret that homeowners often have a higher net worth than renters. But while renters face unique affordability challenges, there are still steps they can take to improve their financial ...
Renters struggle to build wealth, report finds. Here's how they can boost financial well-being.
The Motley Fool: Is It Cheaper to Rent or Buy a Home? Comparing the Costs
Is It Cheaper to Rent or Buy a Home? Comparing the Costs
AOL: Census data reveals growing financial struggles for seniors, renters and rural Americans
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows certain groups of Americans are falling behind financially, with seniors, renters and people living outside metropolitan areas facing particular hardships.
Census data reveals growing financial struggles for seniors, renters and rural Americans
MSN: Portland cost of living 2026: What to expect and budget for
Rents in the Nashville area decreased in January 2026, but housing remains unaffordable for many. Over half of Nashville-area renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing. An increase in ...
Over half of NYC renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, and in some neighborhoods, affordability is even worse.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – Knoxville is leading the nation in the disparity between skyrocketing rent costs and slow wage growth. Per the United Way of the National Capital Area, rent soared by more ...
A "For rent" sign is posted in front of a home on Dec. 12, 2023 in Miami. Joe Raedle Getty Images Housing costs strain Greater Miami residents more than those in nearly any other major U.S.
As rent growth cools across some major U.S. metros, don't expect that trend to translate to the country's most expensive cities. As stagnant job growth and persistently high inflation squeeze renters ...
If you lease a space, you’ve got fewer home-maintenance things to worry about than homeowners do. But renters and their personal property can be just as vulnerable to theft, damage and visitor injury.
Mankato Free Press: Region trends alongside statewide housing struggles as costs rise, burdens grow
Across Minnesota, rising housing costs and stagnant wages have created a growing shortage of affordable homes, particularly for households with the lowest incomes. Data on southern Minnesota show ...