1986 vs Today
The purchasing power of the median household has collapsed. See the data from 1986 below.
Labor Multiplier
It is now 1.4x harder to buy a home than in 1986.
Cost of Living: 1986 Prices
1986
Median Income
$24,900
House Price
$92,025
Today
Median Income
$83,730
House Price
$418,975