[quote=ltsdd]
It’s not better because there are many other parameters that are left out. House payment is not the only thing that measures the cost of living. Let’s not forget that in this simple scenario we’re ignoring one important thing – today’s interest rate is an anomaly.

If you truly feel that the folks making minimum wage today are having a higher living standards than those in 1980 (then what the fvck are we doing complaining about where our country is heading?) then let’s just say we agree to disagree. It’s not necessary to cherry-pick some numbers to prove your point.[/quote]Dude, if you need to resort to cursing, then we’ll just stop right here. I was trying to bring some number to the discussion, just like everyone else who brought anecdotal rent evidence. But obviously, you can’t handle data that contradicts your POV.