Around Boston, and in many other big metropolitan areas, rapidly rising home prices have overwhelmed the recent decline in interest rates and made the purchase of a first home more difficult than it has been in years for large numbers of younger adults. Some find themselves living an odd inversion of the American dream, earning considerably more money than their parents did, but still struggling to own a home.

Check out the infographic associated with this article -- it belongs on the pages of _American Demographics_.

Earning More, but Struggling to Own a Home