Nearly three-quarters of U.S. residents earning less than $50,000 annually are struggling to keep up with monthly rent or mortgage payments, causing many to make dramatic sacrifices to stay afloat.
Source: Inman News
Housing costs force Americans earning less than $50K to sacrifice
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