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Lower-Income Households Devote More of Their Budget to Housing
Housing consumes a larger share of spending for lower-income households than for higher-income households.
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What This Graphic Shows
The graphic compares 2024 Consumer Expenditure Survey housing budget shares across income fifths and highlights a 12.3-point gap between the lowest and highest fifths.
Key Takeaway
The same category can create very different budget pressure depending on household income.
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September 21, 2026
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Ohio Common Ground Research Center
What Became More — and Less — Affordable Since 2000
September 10, 2026
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