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AI + Social Impact

Affordability Lab

Exploring the intersection of AI, data, and financial health. We analyze affordability challenges facing young adults and develop solutions that matter.

What We Study

Tackling the biggest affordability barriers facing young adults.

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Housing Costs

From rent burden to homeownership gaps, we analyze what keeps housing out of reach.

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Transportation

Car dependency, auto loan burdens, and mobility equity across communities.

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Food Security

Understanding food deserts, grocery costs, and nutrition access barriers.

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Healthcare Access

Insurance gaps, prescription costs, and medical debt affecting young adults.

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Student Debt

The growing crisis of education costs and its impact on financial futures.

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Income Inequality

Wage stagnation, gig economy challenges, and the wealth gap.

Young Adult Financial Health Map

Explore the data behind the crisis. See the economic reality for 18-34 year olds nationwide.

Crisis Index
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Median Income
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How We Work

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Identify

We identify affordability gaps using real data from government and community sources.

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Analyze

AI tools help us uncover patterns, predict trends, and understand root causes at scale.

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Publish

Findings are shared openly to drive policy change and spark community solutions.

Practical Tools

Real tools to help you navigate real decisionsβ€”not lessons, just answers.

Get Involved

There are many ways to contribute to our mission.

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Share Your Story

Your experience with affordability challenges helps us understand the real impact.

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Partner With Us

Organizations and researchers - let's collaborate on data-driven solutions.

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Explore the Data

Dive into our datasets and research findings on GitHub.

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