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