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Report: Buying a Home Now Costs 70% More Than in 2019

Report: Buying a Home Now Costs 70% More Than in 2019

Monday, June 9, 2025
Buying a home in the United States has never been more expensive. According to new data, the average household now needs to earn about $114,000 a year to afford a median-priced home — a 70% increase from 2019, when the threshold was just $67,000. This dramatic spike is being driven by a perfect storm: home…