States of Affordability: A series on where and why US households struggle to make ends meet

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May 27

Brookings | May 27, 2026

Brookings outlines how rising living costs, uneven wage growth, and regional disparities are driving persistent financial strain for American households. Read full report.

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Isabelle Kopp

States of Affordability: A series on where and why US households struggle to make ends meet

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