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EU households spend average of 19.7 percent of disposable income on housing

EU households spend average of 19.7 percent of disposable income on housing

Housing has become the primary financial burden for EU households, with average expenditure reaching 19.7% of disposable income in 2023. This report examines regional disparities and the disproportionate impact of housing costs on lower-income families.

Cost of Living ·9 Jul 2026, 03:05 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read

UK disposable incomes projected to decline through end of decade

New projections suggest the United Kingdom faces a prolonged period of economic strain, with household disposable incomes expected to decline until 2030.

Cost of Living ·3 Jul 2026, 08:32 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read