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Roving Camera 11-29-18: How does the cost of housing in Boston affect you?

"It affects me dramatically. It’s more than people bring home monthly. They need more affordable housing." — Stephanie Davis, Financial Representative, Roxbury
"It affects me negatively. It’s hard to pay rent. I’m on disability." — Odom, Disabled, Mattapan
"It affects me tremendously. I don’t have the income that makes living in Boston possible." — Louis, Retired, Hyde Park
"It’s way too expensive. I’m on a fixed income. It’s most of my income." — Lisa Young, At-Home Mother, Roxbury
"It makes living very hard. It’s hard to make ends meet while I’m furthering my education." — Lakeisha H., Nursing Student, Quincy
"It’s got me on the borderline of being homeless. If I miss one payment, I’m on the street in one of the richest countries in the world. I’m just existing here." — Bruce, Painter, Mattapan