1990 vs Today
The purchasing power of the median household has collapsed. See the data from 1990 below.
Labor Multiplier
It is now 1.2x harder to buy a home than in 1990.
Cost of Living: 1990 Prices
1990
Median Income
$29,940
House Price
$122,300
Today
Median Income
$83,730
House Price
$418,975