# Americans now spend nearly half of their budgets on food and housing alone, the biggest share in 15 years

- Source: Fortune | FORTUNE
- Published: 2026-11-02T21:06:55+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://fortune.com/2026/11/02/americans-half-budget-food-housing-share-15-years/
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Housing and food spending rose faster than inflation in 2025, just as consumer sentiment is stuck near all-time lows.

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