Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents—and What They Mean for America's Future

by Jean M. Twenge

Housing costs definitely increased, but only from Silents to Boomers to Gen X’ers. Between Gen X’ers and Millennials, housing costs actually declined (see Figure 5.22). In fact, Millennials were actually paying slightly less for housing in 2019 than Gen X’ers did in 2005.