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Study Reveals Largest Housing Inflation Gaps in California Cities

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A study conducted by Clever Real Estate compared current median home prices in major metropolitan areas to what they would cost if prices had kept pace with inflation since 1984. The research found that the largest housing inflation gaps in dollar terms were concentrated in California cities. For example, a home in San Jose had a gap of $732,712 compared to the national average of $423,100.

From nypost.com

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The analysis shows that while national inflation rose by 47.7% between January 2011 and January 2026, home prices in the 50 largest metros rose faster. This highlights a significant disconnect between housing costs and average wage growth in the state.

High prices and strict zoning are impeding housing growth, while government funds have failed to bridge the affordability gap in California.

From nypost.com

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  • Los AngelesCity experiencing the largest housing inflation gap in dollar terms
  • San DiegoCity identified with the second-largest housing inflation gap
  • RiversideCity whose housing market confirms a structural affordability crisis
  • FresnoCity identified with the nation's largest housing inflation gap
  • SacramentoCapital city affected by state-wide housing market trends
  • State of CaliforniaGovernment body revealing critical state-wide economic vulnerability

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