On June 11, 2026, Kurasino Co., Ltd. released a comparative analysis report on the 'economic affordability' of Japan's 47 prefectures through its media platform, 'Kurasino.'
This report is an independent analysis based on the latest data from the 'National Survey of Family Income and Expenditure' conducted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Household budgets across 47 prefectures were ranked by 'economic affordability,' calculated by subtracting basic expenditures (housing, food, utilities, transport, education, etc.) from disposable income.
As a result, Fukui Prefecture ranked 1st overall in 'economic affordability' (132,887 yen per person per month), followed by Tochigi and Ibaraki prefectures. Okinawa Prefecture ranked last (92,275 yen).
Additionally, while Tokyo ranked 1st in income (319,562 yen), the report reveals significant fluctuations in affordability due to housing costs. The data confirms regional characteristics, such as lower transport costs in urban areas versus high car maintenance costs in rural areas.
Kurasino Co., Ltd. intends to continue sharing these unique data analyses through its ongoing migration support and regional revitalization projects.
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- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: Survey