Regional Statistics

These 20 Cities Have the Highest Homeless Populations in the US. 2025

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An individual sits on the ground in a dimly lit space, holding a can and bottle, representing the reality of high homeless populations

According to the most recent Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR) released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), approximately 653,100 people were experiencing homelessness across the United States on a single night in January 2023. This figure marks a 12% increase from the previous year, with an estimated 70,650 more individuals falling … Read more

Which US States Have the Lowest Cost of Living in 2025?

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A Stack of One-Dollar Bills Placed Over the Outline of The United States, Representing the Concept of The Lowest Cost of Living in 2025

In 2025, the most affordable U.S. states are largely in the South and Midwest, where overall living expenses are well below the national average (index 100). Below, we profile states with the lowest cost of living – detailing each state’s cost-of-living index, major expense categories (housing, groceries, utilities, healthcare, transportation, taxes), and how these costs impact … Read more