Well, to put current house prices into perspective (and this is not based on any data collected, just my dad's experience). My dad was able to buy a house back in the late 70's (in Medicine Hat mind you) for $20K. He said after taxes, he still made around $700 a month as a cook at a hotel restaurant. If the price ratio held true, with the average starter home being $300K, it's too bad being a cook nowadays couldn't net you a $10.5K after tax pay cheque every month.
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