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5. Washington
> Median monthly rental cost: $1,337
> Share of income typically spent on rent: 29.1% (20th highest — tied)
> Rental occupied housing units: 36.7% (10th highest)
> Median home value: $366,800 (5th highest)
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4. New Jersey
> Median monthly rental cost: $1,368
> Share of income typically spent on rent: 30.3% (8th highest — tied)
> Rental occupied housing units: 36.0% (11th highest)
> Median home value: $343,500 (6th highest)
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3. Maryland
> Median monthly rental cost: $1,415
> Share of income typically spent on rent: 29.7% (12th highest — tied)
> Rental occupied housing units: 32.9% (23rd lowest)
> Median home value: $325,400 (8th highest)
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2. California
> Median monthly rental cost: $1,586
> Share of income typically spent on rent: 32.2% (4th highest)
> Rental occupied housing units: 44.7% (2nd highest)
> Median home value: $538,500 (2nd highest)
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1. Hawaii
> Median monthly rental cost: $1,651
> Share of income typically spent on rent: 32.5% (2nd highest)
> Rental occupied housing units: 39.7% (4th highest)
> Median home value: $636,400 (the highest)
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