The housing crisis is forcing Americans to choose between affordability and safety

By: Ivis García, Texas A&M University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: December 4, 2025

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Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

By Ivis García, Texas A&M University

Picture this: You’re looking to buy a place to live, and you have two options.

Option A is a beautiful home in California near good schools and job opportunities. But it goes for nearly a million dollars – the median California home sells for US$906,500 – and you’d be paying a mortgage that’s risen 82% since January 2020.

Option B is a similar home in Texas, …

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