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Why Your Raise Is Finally Beating Property Tax Hikes
In Episode 81 of Wages and Prices, Lucas and Luna examine how wage growth is finally outpacing property tax increases in many U.S. markets. Using fresh data from May 2026—including average hourly earnings at $37.50 and a rising employment cost index—they break down why homeowners are seeing relief after years of double-digit tax hikes. The hosts walk through county-level examples, explain the lag between home values and tax assessments, and discuss what the new core inflation reading of 3.4% means for local budgets. A focused look at one of the most stubborn cost pressures facing homeowners…
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