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Why Wages Are Finally Beating Housing Costs in Smaller Markets
In Episode 59 of Wages and Prices with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how wage growth in smaller metro areas is finally outpacing housing cost increases, even as major cities remain stretched. Using May 2026 data showing average hourly earnings up to $37.50 and the latest CPI figures, they examine why places like Boise and Chattanooga are seeing real purchasing power gains for renters, while coastal hubs lag. The hosts discuss the role of remote work migration, construction booms, and the shift in job growth from tech to healthcare and logistics. They also touch on how the Fed's new…
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