why-the-great-divide-is-growing-between-affordable-and-expensive-u-s-cities

why-the-great-divide-is-growing-between-affordable-and-expensive-u-s-cities

7/15/2016

link

http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2016/04/18/why-the-great-divide-is-growing-between-affordable-and-expensive-u-s-cities/

summary

This blog post from The Wall Street Journal discusses the growing divide between affordable and expensive cities in the United States. It highlights how the cost of living has been rising significantly in some cities, while other cities have remained relatively affordable. The article examines various factors contributing to this divide, such as income disparities, housing prices, and job opportunities. It also explores the implications of this divide, including the challenges faced by low-income individuals and families in accessing affordable housing and economic opportunities. The post concludes by discussing potential solutions and policies that could help address this issue.

tags

housing crisis ꞏ housing affordability crisis ꞏ urban migration ꞏ income gap ꞏ cost of living ꞏ rising rents ꞏ urban inequality ꞏ wealth disparity ꞏ urbanization trends ꞏ income inequality ꞏ urbanization ꞏ housing market ꞏ urban planning ꞏ city living ꞏ housing segregation ꞏ real estate market ꞏ city planning ꞏ affordable housing ꞏ economic divide ꞏ gentrification ꞏ housing shortage ꞏ urban economics ꞏ urban development ꞏ social inequality ꞏ urban growth ꞏ housing policy ꞏ urban poverty ꞏ socioeconomic inequality ꞏ urban demographics ꞏ housing affordability ꞏ city infrastructure ꞏ u.s. cities