29 photos of tiny living spaces that highlight the global affordability crisis

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A Vietnamese woman holds a backpack and watches her daughter inside their cramped home.
Some residents in Ho Chi Minh City live in 72-square-foot homes.

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We sold our dream home in the US to move into a rental abroad. Our family has less space, but our lifestyle improved.

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Rebecca Cretella and her sons in Spain
Our family of four downsized and moved from Connecticut to a suburb outside of Madrid.

Rebecca Cretella

We're young, in love, and sleep in separate bedrooms. It's made our romantic life even better.

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A couple hold eachother in an embrace.
Katie Loftin and Phill Jackson

Courtesy of Katie Loftin

We moved our family of 4 into a one-bedroom apartment — in many ways, it's made our lives so much better

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Woman posing next to bunk beds
By sharing a small space, our family has grown closer and simplified several aspects of our lives.

Julia Clarke

My fiancée and I live with my parents in a New York City apartment. It's helped us save money and open a business.

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Ciaran Short and his parents at a table in their nyc apartment
The author lives with his parents in New York City.

Courtesy of Ciaran Short

A woman and her husband moved into her parents' garage to save money while they kick-started their careers

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A black and white photo of a couple on their wedding day, laughing as their dog kisses their faces.
MaryHelen and Robbie Maida live in her parents' garage apartment.

Mallory Nyman Photography & Design

My boyfriend and I live in a 500-square-foot apartment with another couple so we can afford New York City rent

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The writer and her boyfriend sitting on the couch in their apartment's common area.
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Madeleine Voth

I live in a pool house in a stranger's backyard. The tiny house is perfect for me.

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Haley Bosselman on her couch next to a picture of her tiny house
The author lives in a tiny house.

Courtesy of Haley Bosselman

I share a $4,000 New York City apartment with 2 friends. My room has no windows, but I love my living situation.

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Sheldon Skoboloff and his two roommates
The author (left) loves living with his two roommates in New York City.

Courtesy of Sheldon Skoboloff

Live-in offices, air mattresses, and stacks of ramen: Inside the apartments of 6 young tech founders

Tech Insider : Business
Josh Sirota's air mattress is pictured on the floor of the Eragon office.
Six 20-something tech founders took Business Insider for an apartment tour. That includes Josh Sirota, who sleeps on an air mattress.

Josh Sirota

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