Holy thread hi-jack...not that I don't enjoy it being one of those inner-city folk...
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Originally Posted by MarchHare
I don't think that's true. My total monthly housing expenses (mortgage, property tax, condo fees, heat, water, and electricity) is about $2,200. I think that number compares very favourably to what I'd be paying for a typical $300-350k Calgary starter home in the suburbs.
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Sounds high considering some pay much less and get a back yard...
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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
Part of the problem is that Calgary has very few communities where you can walk to everything (including work) and are also suitable for families.
So even though you are saving money on your vehicles expenses - your housing expenses are through the roof.
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I totally understand the appeal to the burbs (noise, space, new homes, etc.) but one thing I just can't get behind is the family thing. Maybe it's just because I grew up in one of those war time bungalows, as did all my friends that lived in the neighbourhood and walked to school, but the idea that you need 2,000+ sq ft. for a family of 4 is absurd!