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The American Dream now costs $5.3 million—and even college grads will fall $1.2 million short

ByW.B.D. Editorial Desk· October 16, 2026
The American Dream now costs $5.3 million—and even college grads will fall $1.2 million short

Housing and child-rearing costs are driving the increase, while a record number of renters spend more than 30% of their income just to keep a roof overhead.

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