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Originally Posted by rubecube
People could easily afford to live closer to where they work if they lowered their standards in regards to house-size, backyards, etc., or we could raise taxes and build better public transit. Neither of those things appeal to most North Americans so here we are.
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Some people could in some cities maybe.
Have you seen what $250k or $800/month gets you in the downtown core of most large North American cities these days? Nothing that you would want to sleep in without a baseball bat next to your bed. That isn't a standard that is easily negotiable.