Special Report

States With the Highest Rent

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25. Pennsylvania
> Median monthly rental cost: $958
> Share of income typically spent on rent: 28.6% (19th lowest — tied)
> Rental occupied housing units: 31.0% (15th lowest)
> Median home value: $187,500 (21st lowest)

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24. Vermont
> Median monthly rental cost: $999
> Share of income typically spent on rent: 29.8% (11th highest)
> Rental occupied housing units: 28.7% (6th lowest)
> Median home value: $230,900 (23rd highest)

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23. Minnesota
> Median monthly rental cost: $1,010
> Share of income typically spent on rent: 28.2% (17th lowest)
> Rental occupied housing units: 28.1% (3rd lowest)
> Median home value: $235,700 (20th highest)

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22. Rhode Island
> Median monthly rental cost: $1,031
> Share of income typically spent on rent: 29.0% (22nd highest — tied)
> Rental occupied housing units: 38.4% (5th highest)
> Median home value: $276,600 (14th highest)

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21. Illinois
> Median monthly rental cost: $1,038
> Share of income typically spent on rent: 28.7% (23rd lowest)
> Rental occupied housing units: 33.7% (23rd highest)
> Median home value: $202,100 (25th highest)

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