Now, even six-figure earners say buying a house is unattainable—half of Americans can’t even afford to eat out or go on vacation right now

Rising cost of living in the U.S. has made homeownership unattainable even for six-figure earners, while half of Americans cannot afford basic luxuries like dining out or vacations. Essential expenses including healthcare, energy, and groceries are straining household budgets across income levels.

• →Six-figure earners now report that homeownership has become financially unattainable due to rising costs.
• →Half of American adults cannot afford discretionary spending like restaurants or vacations.
• →Essential expenses including healthcare, energy, and groceries are exceeding household budgets.
• →The traditional American Dream of homeownership is being delayed by widespread cost of living pressures.
• →The affordability crisis spans across multiple income levels, not just lower-income households.