A new study by the Institute for Family Studies (IFS) has identified soaring housing costs as the single biggest factor preventing Americans from having as many children as they would like — surpassing concerns like childcare expenses, job security, and student debt.
“Housing cost concerns are more influential on young adults’ plans than childcare costs, work schedules, job stability, student debt, healthcare access, paid leave, desire for leisure time, personal health, or other care obligations,” the report concluded.
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