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Homeownership Costs Have Increased Dramatically

Updated 2026-10-22 09:20 UTC 1 source Negative

The average renter household now needs 16 years to save for a starter home, compared to twice as long in 2019, due to rising rents and other costs.

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A new analysis finds that the average renter household now needs 16 years to save for a down payment and closing costs. Rising rents and other costs have consumed a growing share of household budgets.
2026-10-22 09:00 UTC
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