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Housing Affordability Stalls Nationally | Topeka News
Housing affordability remains a nationwide struggle, with median home prices still outpacing incomes—though slight improvements in 24 of 46 major metro areas offer glimmers of hope. Nationally, you need about $110K to comfortably buy a home, spending no more than 30% of income on housing costs. Kansas requires just $76K for a median-priced home, but that’s still steep for many locals. While cities like Seattle and Portland have become slightly more attainable, places like San Francisco demand over $400K. Only three metros—St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Pittsburgh—have median incomes exceeding…
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