affordability
Americannoun
Explanation
Affordability is a quality of being inexpensive. Because of the affordability of the apples at the orchard, we went ahead and bought a whole bushel. The adjective affordability describes things you can afford to pay for because they don't cost too much. People move to certain neighborhoods because of the affordability of housing there, and others decide the affordability of community college makes it a great place to get an education. Sometimes this word is used to mean "cost or price," so someone might say, "The affordability of healthcare these days is just terrible!"
Example Sentences
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The results for Los Angeles, the second-largest U.S. city, were similarly held down by modest job opportunities for new graduates; L.A. came in last for housing affordability.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
One of Mamdani's biggest campaign pledges - at the heart of his affordability agenda - was providing universal childcare for New Yorkers.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Chris Kempczinski is trying to redefine value at the same time that many Americans are worried about affordability.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
“This is about affordability for consumers and creating an even playing field for providers,” the government official said.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
When he finished speaking, much of the talk in the room turned to affordability.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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