What Makes a Neighborhood Affordable—Really?

真正让一个社区可负担的是什么？

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Affordability isn’t just about rent or home prices—it includes transit costs, childcare availability, proximity to quality schools, and time spent commuting to stable jobs.
A neighborhood with low rents may lack grocery stores, forcing residents to spend more on ride-shares or car maintenance—reducing true disposable income.

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