{"id":13868,"date":"2022-07-01T17:30:08","date_gmt":"2022-07-01T17:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/?p=13868"},"modified":"2022-08-09T18:05:12","modified_gmt":"2022-08-09T18:05:12","slug":"the-affordable-moving-and-housing-guide-information-and-resources-for-low-income-households","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/the-affordable-moving-and-housing-guide-information-and-resources-for-low-income-households\/","title":{"rendered":"The Affordable Moving and Housing Guide: Information and Resources for Low-Income Households (July 2022)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_38 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump Ahead To: <\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/the-affordable-moving-and-housing-guide-information-and-resources-for-low-income-households\/#Low-income_Moving_Assistance\" title=\"Low-income Moving Assistance\">Low-income Moving Assistance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/the-affordable-moving-and-housing-guide-information-and-resources-for-low-income-households\/#Charities_That_Help_With_Moving_Expenses\" title=\"Charities That Help With Moving Expenses\">Charities That Help With Moving Expenses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/the-affordable-moving-and-housing-guide-information-and-resources-for-low-income-households\/#Government_Benefits_for_Moving_Expenses\" title=\"Government Benefits for Moving Expenses\">Government Benefits for Moving Expenses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/the-affordable-moving-and-housing-guide-information-and-resources-for-low-income-households\/#Low-income_Housing_Assistance\" title=\"Low-income Housing Assistance\">Low-income Housing Assistance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/the-affordable-moving-and-housing-guide-information-and-resources-for-low-income-households\/#Finding_Affordable_Rental_Housing\" title=\"Finding Affordable Rental Housing\">Finding Affordable Rental Housing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/the-affordable-moving-and-housing-guide-information-and-resources-for-low-income-households\/#Help_Paying_Rent\" title=\"Help Paying Rent\">Help Paying Rent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/the-affordable-moving-and-housing-guide-information-and-resources-for-low-income-households\/#Home_Buying_Programs\" title=\"Home Buying Programs\">Home Buying Programs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/the-affordable-moving-and-housing-guide-information-and-resources-for-low-income-households\/#Considerations_for_Moving_Long_Distance\" title=\"Considerations for Moving Long Distance\">Considerations for Moving Long Distance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/the-affordable-moving-and-housing-guide-information-and-resources-for-low-income-households\/#Most_Affordable_States_To_Live_In\" title=\"Most Affordable States To Live In\">Most Affordable States To Live In<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/the-affordable-moving-and-housing-guide-information-and-resources-for-low-income-households\/#1_Mississippi\" title=\"#1 Mississippi\">#1 Mississippi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/the-affordable-moving-and-housing-guide-information-and-resources-for-low-income-households\/#2_Kansas\" title=\"#2 Kansas\">#2 Kansas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/the-affordable-moving-and-housing-guide-information-and-resources-for-low-income-households\/#3_Alabama\" title=\"#3 Alabama\">#3 Alabama<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/the-affordable-moving-and-housing-guide-information-and-resources-for-low-income-households\/#4_Oklahoma\" title=\"#4 Oklahoma\">#4 Oklahoma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/the-affordable-moving-and-housing-guide-information-and-resources-for-low-income-households\/#5_Georgia\" title=\"#5 Georgia\">#5 Georgia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/the-affordable-moving-and-housing-guide-information-and-resources-for-low-income-households\/#6_Tennessee\" title=\"#6 Tennessee\">#6 Tennessee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/the-affordable-moving-and-housing-guide-information-and-resources-for-low-income-households\/#7_Missouri\" title=\"#7 Missouri\">#7 Missouri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/the-affordable-moving-and-housing-guide-information-and-resources-for-low-income-households\/#8_Iowa\" title=\"#8 Iowa\">#8 Iowa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/the-affordable-moving-and-housing-guide-information-and-resources-for-low-income-households\/#9_West_Virginia\" title=\"#9 West Virginia\">#9 West Virginia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/the-affordable-moving-and-housing-guide-information-and-resources-for-low-income-households\/#10_Indiana\" title=\"#10 Indiana\">#10 Indiana<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/the-affordable-moving-and-housing-guide-information-and-resources-for-low-income-households\/#Trends_in_Rental_Markets_Across_the_Country\" title=\"Trends in Rental Markets Across the Country\">Trends in Rental Markets Across the Country<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/the-affordable-moving-and-housing-guide-information-and-resources-for-low-income-households\/#Major_Cities_Where_Rents_Are_Still_Rising\" title=\"Major Cities Where Rents Are Still Rising\">Major Cities Where Rents Are Still Rising<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/the-affordable-moving-and-housing-guide-information-and-resources-for-low-income-households\/#Major_Cities_Where_Rents_May_Be_Starting_To_Fall\" title=\"Major Cities Where Rents May Be Starting To Fall\">Major Cities Where Rents May Be Starting To Fall<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today\u2019s housing and rental markets have left many Americans feeling tight on funds or struggling to find a place to live. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentlist.com\/research\/national-rent-data\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rent prices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> nationwide have been rising at unprecedented rates since the pandemic, combined with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/us-housing-market\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">skyrocketing home prices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a housing supply shortage in the past few years. Although <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/housing-market-update-price-drops-surge-to-19pct\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prices are finally starting to stabilize<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and even fall in many cities, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2022\/05\/27\/home-sellers-are-lowering-their-prices-at-the-fastest-clip-since-2019.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">interest rates are now going up<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which makes home loans less affordable. Rising costs and limited supply have made it hard for many people to meet their housing needs without serious financial stress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be in what\u2019s called a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.huduser.gov\/portal\/pdredge\/pdr_edge_featd_article_092214.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cost-burdened living situation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you pay more than 30% of your monthly income on housing. This means that after paying rent, too little of your budget is left over for other expenses and savings. But 30% is just a general rule. Rising prices of other necessities like food and gas have left many Americans feeling cost-burdened even without exceeding that threshold, and the unfortunate fact is that nearly 11 million households &#8211; or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jchs.harvard.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/Harvard_JCHS_Americas_Rental_Housing_2020.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one in four of all households who pay rent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; actually spent more than 50% of their incomes on housing in 2018.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you or someone you know is feeling the burden of these pricey markets, you may be wondering what options are available for assistance. Luckily, there are ways to either find help with expenses, or to get out of an overpriced living situation and find somewhere more affordable. Read on to learn about options for moving assistance, rent payment subsidies, and homebuyer programs, as well as which states and cities are most affordable to live in.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low-income_Moving_Assistance\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-income Moving Assistance<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With prices rising across the country, people from all walks of life may consider relocating to a less expensive area. However, there could be more immediate reasons why someone would leave their current living situation, including switching jobs, health-related issues, serious financial hardship, or mistreatment by someone else in the household. These issues could mean you have to leave now, without much chance to save money or make a plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you can find a new place to live, the process of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-much-do-movers-cost\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not to mention the physical difficulty of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-services\/labor-only-moving\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transporting your possessions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from place to place. If you find yourself in dire need of a move but unable to make it happen, you may be eligible for assistance from charities or government programs depending on your circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Charities_That_Help_With_Moving_Expenses\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charities That Help With Moving Expenses<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each city has its local charities, which can assist with moving, housing, and temporary shelter, so you should look around to see what\u2019s available in your area. Here are some resources to help you find those services, along with national organizations that can help no matter where you are moving:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.211.org\/\"><b>Dial 211<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> anywhere you are in the U.S. to get connected with local support agencies. This phone number can be used for all types of human services, not just moving and housing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.modestneeds.org\/index.asp\"><b>Modest Needs<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a national nonprofit that provides emergency grants to low-income individuals and families who need a little extra money to deal with unexpected circumstances. This could include the need to move in an emergency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.needhelppayingbills.com\/html\/ywca_assistance_programs.html\"><b>YWCA<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> supports women, children, and families with all kinds of needs, including transitional housing and general help as necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.catholiccharitiesusa.org\/\"><b>Catholic Charities USA<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers programs for affordable housing, refugee services, and more for those in need.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salvationarmyusa.org\/usn\/\"><b>The Salvation Army<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an organization focused on homelessness, and local centers around the country can help with all manner of needs including transitional housing and transportation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_Benefits_for_Moving_Expenses\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government Benefits for Moving Expenses<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The U.S. government provides cost assistance for moving based on certain circumstances, and states often have their own versions of programs as well. The following are some federal benefits that may be available to help you move.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-3903\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IRS moving expenses deduction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows you to write off costs of moving from your taxes if you have to relocate for work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you become displaced because of a federally funded development or property acquisition, you can get assistance in moving through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hudexchange.info\/programs\/relocation\/overview\/#overview-of-the-ura\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real Estate Acquisition and Relocation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> program.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FEMA\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fema.gov\/assistance\/individual\/housing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals and Households Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covers a variety of needs for anyone displaced or otherwise impacted by natural disasters in the United States.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benefits.gov\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits.gov<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a database for all kinds of federal assistance, where you can search for additional benefits based on unique situations like disability or unemployment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low-income_Housing_Assistance\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-income Housing Assistance<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps your situation doesn\u2019t demand immediate relocation or financial rescue, but there are reasons why you want to move and you\u2019re wondering how to afford it. Maybe you feel priced out of your current living situation and need to live somewhere cheaper. Perhaps you are interested in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/move-out-parents-house\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving out of your parents\u2019 house<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and paying rent for the first time, or maybe you\u2019ve been renting for a while and would like to buy a home. In any case, you may find it difficult to locate affordable housing. Luckily, there are resources available to help low-income families and individuals in a variety of situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finding_Affordable_Rental_Housing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding Affordable Rental Housing<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For families and individuals who simply can\u2019t afford rent in their area, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers the following programs that can help. These are federally funded but administered through local agencies, so you should <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/program_offices\/public_indian_housing\/pha\/contacts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact your public housing authority<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get specific information.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The federal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/topics\/housing_choice_voucher_program_section_8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Housing Choice Voucher Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, otherwise known as Section 8, provides help with paying rent for very low-income families and individuals. If your household makes less than half the median income in your area, you are likely eligible for Section 8 assistance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbpp.org\/research\/public-housing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public housing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is another option for very low-income families and individuals. This program provides subsidized housing units in many cities and some rural areas, which people can rent for an amount that\u2019s based on their income. You can use the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benefits.gov\/benefit\/863\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">public housing page on Benefits.gov<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find information specific to your area and apply for assistance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Help_Paying_Rent\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help Paying Rent<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you wish to stay in your current living situation, but don\u2019t know how to keep paying rent, you could qualify for assistance through any number of other programs, either from the federal government or local and state governments.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The federal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/home.treasury.gov\/policy-issues\/coronavirus\/assistance-for-state-local-and-tribal-governments\/emergency-rental-assistance-program\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency Rental Assistance Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> began during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and is still available to assist people who face difficulty paying rent or utilities. You may be eligible if you are unemployed or if you make significantly less than the median income for your area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State and local programs are available in most areas as well. You can search for them with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerfinance.gov\/coronavirus\/mortgage-and-housing-assistance\/renter-protections\/find-help-with-rent-and-utilities\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rental assistance finder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nlihc.org\/rental-assistance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Low Income Housing Coalition<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers additional help in finding local resources and in avoiding eviction for those who need it most.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Home_Buying_Programs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home Buying Programs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are interested in buying a house but aren\u2019t sure how to afford it, you should look into <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/article\/mortgages\/first-time-home-buyer-programs-by-state\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">state-sponsored programs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for down payment and mortgage assistance. Many banks and credit unions even offer special accounts that can help first-time buyers meet their goals. In addition, there are several federal programs designed for low-income households who want to purchase a home.<\/span><\/p><div class=\"getbe-middle\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"getbe-838974995\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/book\/service\/\" aria-label=\"The Better Way to Move\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Better Way to Move\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" width=\"600\" height=\"160\" style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160-300x80.png 300w\"><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/federal_housing_administration\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal Housing Administration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you secure a loan and provides other types of assistance to low-income homebuyers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/topics\/housing_choice_voucher_program_section_8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, renters may qualify to use their voucher for homeownership expenses instead of rent after meeting certain qualifications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/section184\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help with home mortgages for indigenous families.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benefits.va.gov\/homeloans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers home loan guarantees and other housing-related programs to military veterans and their families.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rd.usda.gov\/about-rd\/agencies\/rural-housing-service\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USDA Rural Housing Service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can guarantee home loans and offer other benefits to low- and moderate-income buyers in rural areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the options listed above are designed for helping those in extreme need or households with very low incomes. Many people may not qualify for these types of programs, but who remain legitimately cost-burdened by an overpriced living situation. If this is you, you may consider options like moving to a less expensive part of town, or even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-services\/long-distance-moving\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving long-distance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to a new place that\u2019s more affordable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Considerations_for_Moving_Long_Distance\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considerations for Moving Long Distance<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve considered moving to a state with a lower cost of living, you are certainly not alone. Housing-related reasons, like the desire for a bigger home or a cheaper place to live, are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/library\/stories\/2022\/03\/united-states-migration-continued-decline-from-2020-to-2021.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top motivators for people to move<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Although <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/top-10-tips-for-moving-across-state-lines\/\">moving across state lines<\/a> remains relatively uncommon compared to moves within the same county or state, the state-by-state numbers do show a tendency for people to move from more expensive states to less expensive ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.empirecenter.org\/publications\/nycs-out-migration-fueled-ny-states-record-population-drop\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">census research shows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that New York experienced a record number of moves away from the state in 2021, mostly due to people <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/ny\/new-york-city\/movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving out of New York City<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capolicylab.org\/pandemic-patterns-california-is-seeing-fewer-entrances-and-more-exits-april-2022-update\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">story is similar in California<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where many cities saw people moving away, but in particular, movers from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/ca\/san-francisco\/movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Francisco<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were most likely to leave the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for where people are moving to, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aei.org\/carpe-diem\/top-10-inbound-vs-top-10-outbound-us-states-in-2021-how-do-they-compare-on-a-variety-of-economic-tax-business-climate-and-political-measures\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">census data shows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that the South is a top destination, with cities like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/fl\/orlando\/movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orlando<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/nc\/raleigh\/movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raleigh<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/nc\/charlotte\/movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charlotte, North Carolina <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">among the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspectionsupport.com\/resources\/the-fastest-growing-metropolitan-areas-in-the-u-s\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top-growing metro areas in the country<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Besides the southern states, popular options for inbound movers are low-cost Western states like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-arizona\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arizona<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Idaho.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel cost-burdened by your present housing situation, you could consider joining the trend of moving to a state with a lower cost of living. By doing so, you\u2019ll have a better chance at affordable rent or buying a home. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-to\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deciding where to move<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will of course depend on a range of personal factors, but identifying the most affordable U.S. states is not a bad place to start.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_Affordable_States_To_Live_In\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most Affordable States To Live In<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some states have lower costs of living than others, meaning that everyday expenses in those states tend to be lower than elsewhere in the country. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/ask\/answers\/100214\/how-cost-living-index-calculated.asp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of Living Index<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> measures the cost of living within each state against the average nationwide. The index sets the national average at 100, so any state with an index value less than 100 is relatively cheap to live in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/worldpopulationreview.com\/state-rankings\/cost-of-living-index-by-state\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the top 10 most affordable states<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ranked by their cost of living index according to World Population Review. Each is also shown here with the median price of a single-family home in that state, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zillow.com\/home-values\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">according to Zillow home value data<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from May 2022, and with average monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment according to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gobankingrates.com\/investing\/real-estate\/average-cost-rent-every-state\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021 report by GOBankingRates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Mississippi\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1 Mississippi<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of living index: 83.3;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median single-family home price: $179,000;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-bedroom apartment average rent: $683.67.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Kansas\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2 Kansas<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of living index: 86.5;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median single-family home price: $228,000;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-bedroom apartment average rent: $688.25.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Alabama\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3 Alabama<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of living index: 87.9;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median single-family home price: $222,000;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-bedroom apartment average rent: $710.17.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Oklahoma\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4 Oklahoma<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of living index: 87.9;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median single-family home price: $191,000;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-bedroom apartment average rent: $674.50.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Georgia\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#5 Georgia<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of living index: 88.8;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median single-family home price: $337,000;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-bedroom apartment average rent: $949.33.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Tennessee\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#6 Tennessee<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of living index: 89;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median single-family home price: $322,000;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-bedroom apartment average rent: $799.42.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Missouri\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#7 Missouri<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of living index: 89.8;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median single-family home price: $247,000;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-bedroom apartment average rent: $722.58.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Iowa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#8 Iowa<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of living index: 89.9;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median single-family home price: $208,000;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-bedroom apartment average rent: $646.92.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_West_Virginia\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#9 West Virginia<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of living index: 90.5;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median single-family home price: $152,000;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-bedroom apartment average rent: $583.17.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Indiana\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#10 Indiana<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of living index: 90.6;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median single-family home price: $236,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-bedroom apartment average rent: $717.42.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trends_in_Rental_Markets_Across_the_Country\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trends in Rental Markets Across the Country<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s nice to imagine living in a state where things are cheaper, but <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/move-to-another-state\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving to a new state<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not a decision to be taken lightly. To decide if it\u2019s worthwhile to relocate your life, whether to a new state or even within your current city, it\u2019s helpful to know about the trends where you live \u2014 whether or not housing costs are rising and by how much.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though rental rates and home prices have gone up as a whole, there are cities where the numbers are stabilizing or even starting to fall. The recent <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zumper.com\/blog\/rental-price-data\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zumper National Rent Report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reveals trends for U.S. metro areas, so you can see how rent prices are changing where you live and in the places where you might think about living.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Cities_Where_Rents_Are_Still_Rising\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major Cities Where Rents Are Still Rising<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/the-8-best-worst-things-about-moving-in-new-york-city\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York City<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the largest metro area in the country and the most expensive rental market. Even as some people move away, prices are continuing to rise at more than 30% per year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/ca\/los-angeles\/movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Los Angeles, CA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the nation\u2019s second-largest metro area, though it\u2019s shrinking slightly as people move out of California. Nonetheless, rent prices continue to rise at nearly 20% per year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/il\/chicago\/movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicago, IL<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the nation\u2019s third-largest metro and also shrinking slightly, but rent prices are rising at about 20% per year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/ma\/boston\/movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boston, MA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is among the nation\u2019s most expensive rental markets, and prices are continuing to rise at about 15% per year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/tx\/dallas\/movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dallas, TX<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a hot-spot metro area that\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/local\/dallas\/2022\/03\/31\/dallas-fort-worth-2021-population-growth\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">growing faster than most others<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Unsurprisingly, rent prices in Dallas are rising, but at less than 15% per year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/az\/phoenix\/movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phoenix, AZ<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/video\/phoenix-nation-fastest-growing-big-170000990.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fastest-growing metro in the entire country<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and its rent prices are rising by more than 15% per year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/ga\/atlanta\/movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atlanta, GA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the largest metros in the South, and growing. Rent prices here are rising at more than 10% per year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/pa\/philadelphia\/movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Philadelphia, PA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> remains relatively affordable compared to other large metros, and its prices are rising moderately at less than 10% per year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/dc\/washington\/movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washington, DC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rent prices are rising more slowly than other top metros, at less than 5% per year.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Cities_Where_Rents_May_Be_Starting_To_Fall\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major Cities Where Rents May Be Starting To Fall<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/tx\/houston\/movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Houston, TX<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a fast-growing metro area, but rent prices show signs of stabilizing in 2022.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/nv\/las-vegas\/movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Las Vegas, NV<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, despite rapid population growth and rental price growth in 2021, is leveling off in 2022.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/pa\/pittsburgh\/movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pittsburgh, PA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a metro area that\u2019s gradually shrinking in size as people move away. Rental prices are stabilizing and may even start to fall.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/oh\/cleveland\/movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleveland, OH<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a metro area that\u2019s been declining in population for decades, and though rent prices rose in the past few years, they are beginning to fall in 2022.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milwaukee, WI is another Midwest metro that\u2019s shrinking slightly, and rental prices have dropped about 5% from what they were in 2021.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rental rates and home prices have reached historic highs in many places across the country recently, so there\u2019s no reason to feel alone if you become cost-burdened by your living situation. Although the solution is never easy, there are resources available if you or a loved one needs help. It\u2019s also good to know that housing markets in some places are cooling off a bit, so it may be possible to find affordable housing if you\u2019re able to make the move. Here is a great article on how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-compare-moving-company-quotes\/\">compare moving company quotes<\/a> that will help you make that move once you&#8217;ve found a housing situation that works for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Data current as of the date of publication.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today\u2019s housing and rental markets have left many Americans feeling tight on funds or struggling to find a place to live. 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