Finance Research

Where are Americans most burdened by grocery costs? See all 50 states ranked by the share of income spent on groceries, plus ways to save.…

What income puts your household in the middle class? Discover 2026 data on income thresholds and shares for 100 major U.S. metros and all 50 states.…

See how the cost of the American Dream has changed since 2000, which states make it easiest and hardest to afford, and tips to combat rising costs.…

ConsumerAffairs analyzed over 6,000 ZIP codes to find where buyers and sellers hold the edge using the latest Redfin housing supply and sale data.…

What does financial security really take? See the income and milestones Americans shared, plus the states where it's easiest to reach.…

Compare the cost of living in 1974 versus today. New data reveals what’s gotten pricier, what’s improved and why it’s complicated.…