Housing & Labor
Wichita has long been known as an affordable place to live, but housing prices that have risen faster than wages are changing that equation for many families. We look at two big factors that affect budgets: income levels and living costs. As part of the Wichita Journalism Collaborative, we look at how these changes affect economic inequality and investigate possible solutions, such as affordable housing initiatives and policy proposals.
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72%
72% of Kansans are concerned about the cost of housing
60%
Housing prices are up 60% over the past 5 years
23%
By comparison, wages have risen 23% over the past 5 years
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