Skyrocketing rents and an ever-rising cost of living across the US has the tiny house movement going strong.<br />Sustainable energy use and waste systems are also key drivers, though the tiny home life isn't always as glamorous as it looks.<br />According to Business Insider, a tiny house is defined as a single family home of less than 400 square feet.<br />Home Advisor reports that among the top ten states for tiny house living, Colorado came in at number three.<br />Freeing up cash from avoiding a typical mortgage allows tiny house owners to spend more cash on Colorado's many outdoor pastimes.<br />Florida came in at number two, where tiny house communities like Orlando Lakefront allow tiny homeowners to more easily park their house legally.<br />The number one state is California, where tiny home villages are seen as solutions to homelessness, housing shortages, and sky-high rents.