Midwestern Affordability Remains, But Key Markets Are Heating Up

Homes in Chicago and Columbus are still more affordable compared to the coastal metros, but the metric there has risen since the pre-pandemic period.

Note: Data is Zillow's New Homeowner Affordability, a measure of the share of income the median household would spend on a newly purchased home.
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