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Why Your Raise Is Finally Beating the Cost of Rent
In this episode of Wages and Prices with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into the latest data on wage growth versus rental costs. With average hourly earnings hitting $37.60 and the CPI showing a slight decline, they explore whether workers are finally gaining ground on one of the biggest household expenses. Using the most recent Consumer Price Index and earnings figures from June 2026, they break down the math behind rent affordability. Lucas points out that while wages have risen about 4.7% year-over-year, asking rents in many major metros have barely budged. Luna brings in a real-world…
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