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26%

The portion of renters who spent more than half of their pre-tax household income on rent and utilities in 2009. Ideally, renters shouldn't spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing.

The portion of renters who spent more than half of their pre-tax household income on rent and utilities in 2009. Ideally, renters shouldn't spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.