How Much Money We Spent on Rent in 2016

Ever wondered how much your state spends on rent in a year? Hint: it’s a lot, and it’s considerably more if you live in California. For Rent created this interesting infographic that breaks down exactly how much each U.S. state in 2016. California spent a huge $101.9 billion, while Alaska, by contrast, spent only $1.3 billion. The infographic also includes other stats like the median cost of a one-bedroom in various large cities across the country. For example, the median cost of a one-bedroom in Wichita, Kansas is $470, while the median cost of a one-bedroom in San Francisco, California is $3600.