Homecoming: The Cost of Independence

Across cities and cultures, more young adults in their 20s, and 30s are moving back home, not because they lack ambition, but because independence has become expensive.

Rising rent, unstable job markets, student debt, and delayed life milestones are reshaping what adulthood looks like. But this shift isn’t just financial. It’s emotional. It’s cultural. It’s deeply personal.

Homecoming: The Cost of Independence explores the tension between autonomy and affordability, asking:

Is moving back home a setback or a strategy for survival in a changing world?