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Renting Is Still Cheaper Than Buying — but JPMorgan Says US Housing Affordability Is Getting Worse: ‘Incomes Have Simply Failed to Keep Up’

Oct 9, 2026 · 06:41 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Renting Is Still Cheaper Than Buying — but JPMorgan Says US Housing Affordability Is Getting Worse: ‘Incomes Have Simply Failed to Keep Up’

Renting is still cheaper than owning, but J.P. Morgan says housing costs have outpaced incomes and high mortgage rates are squeezing buyers.

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Houses are getting more expensive faster than people's paychecks are growing. This makes it harder for families to afford homes, which can slow down companies that build or sell houses.

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