US states ranked by how much of their income residents spend on housing, from least to most

Both renters and homeowners in Hawaii spend over half of their income on housing. Terelyuk/Shutterstock Housing costs can vary across US states based on home prices, energy costs, and local wages. Hawaii has the highest cost burden, with both renters and owners spending over half of their income. New York has a gap of over 30 percentage points in housing burdens between renters and homeowners. Whether you're shopping for a new home or just signed a lease on an apartment, you're no doubt awa...