Student loan debt remains a significant financial pressure point across the United States, but its impact is not evenly felt. New data from WalletHub examining more than 2,500 cities has found some communities are facing far heavier burdens when compared to their income. At a national level, the scale of student borrowing is substantial. The United States currently holds around $1.8 trillion in outstanding student loan debt , combining federal and private loans. That figure has climbed steeply