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Differences Between Public Housing And Subsidized Housing

3. Cost

Public housing is generally more affordable than subsidized housing, as the rent is usually calculated as 30% of a tenant's income. In subsidized housing, the rent is usually capped at a percentage of the tenant's income, but tenants may still have to pay a higher percentage of their income toward rent than in public housing.

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