The 30% rule is now unrealistic. Here are 3 places you won't have to blow your budget to afford a home right now

businessinsider.com/americans-spend-45-income-afford-a-home-2025-7

The average American needs to spend 44.6% of their income to afford a median-priced home.
- Only three major metro areas are affordable for median earners without topping 30% of their income.
- As homebuying costs outpace salaries, Americans will have to stretch their pockets to buy a…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-07-05 01:03:27.527000.
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