Affordable housing is constantly discussed as a growing crisis in California. The state’s high housing costs, especially in cities like San Francisco, have resulted in rising homelessness, economic inequality and placed many lower and middle income families in difficult situations. One group that is disproportionately affected by the lack of affordable housing are teachers. Despite being essential members of the community, many teachers find it difficult to afford housing near the schools where they work. While California’s teacher’s have some of the highest median incomes compared to other states, the state’s disproportionately high housing costs result in many teachers still being considered low-income as defined by the according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The lack of affordable housing results in many teachers becoming rent-burdened, meaning that they spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing. Oftentimes, teachers are forced to make hour plus commutes to school each morning, or otherwise sacrifice other essentials in order to live closer to the school.