A 23-Year-Old Living In Southern California Wants To Escape The High Cost Of Living, But Says, 'It Seems Like There Isn't Even Anywhere To Run'
Key takeaways
- For many young Americans, the dream of owning a home and raising a family feels increasingly out of reach.
- One 23-year-old Southern California resident said he has already accepted that buying a home where he grew up likely isn’t in the cards.
- The young man said the most discouraging part isn’t just how expensive Southern California has become.
A 23-Year-Old Living In Southern California Wants To Escape The High Cost Of Living, But Says, 'It Seems Like There Isn't Even Anywhere To Run' A 23-Year-Old Living In Southern California Wants To Escape The High Cost Of Living, But Says, 'It Seems Like There Isn't Even Anywhere To Run' Adrian Volenik Mon, June 8, 2026 at 2:01 AM GMT+7 6 min read RDDT SPAX.PVT Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below.
For many young Americans, the dream of owning a home and raising a family feels increasingly out of reach.
One 23-year-old Southern California resident said he has already accepted that buying a home where he grew up likely isn’t in the cards. Watching his divorced parents struggle to keep up with their $3,700 monthly rent payments only reinforced that belief.