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.
Housing Costs
From rent burden to homeownership gaps, we analyze what keeps housing out of reach.
Transportation
Car dependency, auto loan burdens, and mobility equity across communities.
Food Security
Understanding food deserts, grocery costs, and nutrition access barriers.
Healthcare Access
Insurance gaps, prescription costs, and medical debt affecting young adults.
Student Debt
The growing crisis of education costs and its impact on financial futures.
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.
How We Work
Identify
We identify affordability gaps using real data from government and community sources.
Analyze
AI tools help us uncover patterns, predict trends, and understand root causes at scale.
Publish
Findings are shared openly to drive policy change and spark community solutions.