unaffordable
adjective
un·af·ford·able
ˌən-ə-ˈfȯr-də-bəl 
: too costly to be paid for : not affordable
unaffordable tuition
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According to a new study by Remitly of more than 150 cities worldwide, San Jose is the most unaffordable when comparing average incomes versus the cost of a typical starter home.
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Katie Nielsen, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The reality is even the least expensive parts of California have become unaffordable for homebuyers.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
In a statement, district officials said the UTLA proposal is unaffordable.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Our parks should be welcoming, accessible and free, not another bill added to an already unaffordable city.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Katie Nielsen, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The reality is even the least expensive parts of California have become unaffordable for homebuyers.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
In a statement, district officials said the UTLA proposal is unaffordable.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Our parks should be welcoming, accessible and free, not another bill added to an already unaffordable city.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Unaffordable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaffordable. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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