Research Paper

What Became More — and Less — Affordable Since 2000

Compares price changes with wages since 2000 across major household categories using an affordability index, hours-of-work measures and household budget shares.

Publication Date

September 10, 2026

Author / Organization

Ohio Common Ground

Topic Area

Affordability & Cost of Living

PAPER NUMBER

White Paper No. 020

RESEARCH CENTER NO.

RL-2026-030

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1

VERIFICATION STATUS

Verified — Published Research

VERIFICATION DATE

September 10, 2026

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Compares price changes with wages since 2000 across major household categories using an affordability index, hours-of-work measures and household budget shares.

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