Housing Affordability
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The gap between household income and housing costs affects renters, prospective buyers, and people seeking stable homes in California. Rent burdens, home prices, down payment barriers, and shortages of lower-cost units help explain why housing remains out of reach for many households. Subsidies, vouchers, zoning choices, and affordable development can influence that gap. Affordability measures must account for both the price of housing and what households can actually earn or borrow.