Dimension deep dive

Housing Affordability

The ratio of median house prices to median household income — a measure of whether typical families can afford a home.

Global leader

Singapore

Measured as

Price-to-income ratio

Why it matters

Housing is the largest household expense. When homes become unaffordable, workers are priced out of opportunity-rich cities and inequality deepens.

Top countries

Where countries stand

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Countries at the top

Singapore94.4
Saudi Arabia83.3
Argentina77.8
United Arab Emirates77.8
Norway75

Countries with room to grow

China11.1
Vietnam22.2
South Korea33.3
India38.9
Kenya44.4