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flag Rising college town rents now exceed tuition in many U.S. cities, straining student budgets.

flag In fall 2025, rising housing costs in U.S. college towns are making living expenses exceed tuition in many areas, according to a Redfin analysis of 240 college towns. flag Honolulu, Boca Raton, and Palo Alto rank among the most expensive, driven by limited supply and high demand, while Dayton, Syracuse, and Mount Pleasant are the least expensive. flag Despite lower home prices in cheaper towns, lower local incomes reduce affordability. flag The data, based on home sales from January to July 2025 and adjusted for income and tuition, shows housing costs significantly impact students’ college choices and financial stress. flag Experts recommend using university resources, researching local markets, and considering shared housing to manage costs.

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