The United a stare of America is ranked by how much of their income residents spend on housing, from least to most.
According to business insider, housing costs can vary across US states based on home prices, energy costs, and local wages.
Hawaii has the highest cost burden, with both renters and owners spending over half of their income.
New York has a gap of over 30 percentage points in housing burdens between renters and homeowners.
Whether you're shopping for a new home or just signed a lease on an apartment, you're no doubt aware of the high cost of housing — and the pressure it puts on tight budgets.
To understand how housing costs affect people across the US, it helps to examine how rent and mortgage payments fit into local living costs, including wages and energy costs.
https://www.businessinsider.com/every-state-ranked-by-housing-cost-burden-2026#