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

Some residents in Ho Chi Minh City live in 72-square-foot homes.

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• Cities around the world are facing growing housing demand, and rent is increasing on a global scale.
• People live in micro apartments, cage homes, and other small spaces as a result.
• In the US, tiny home villages are trying to address homelessness.

In 2026, the affordability crisis is touching every aspect of daily life. At the grocery store, inflation has driven up the costs of products like beef...