A historical index, updated monthly, that tracks whether Americans are better off or worse off compared with one year ago. The index tracks job growth, inflation-adjusted real income, home affordability, and stock values. We compute the index with and without stock values.
Better-Off Index · Current Reading
Overall Historical Index · With and Without Stocks
How To Tell If You’re Better Off · The 4 Metrics
Visuals: David Foster Graphics ·
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View historical index on Flourish
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View 4 metrics on Flourish
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