2005 vs Today
The purchasing power of the median household has collapsed. See the data from 2005 below.
Labor Multiplier
It is now 1.0x harder to buy a home than in 2005.
Cost of Living: 2005 Prices
2005
Median Income
$46,330
House Price
$236,550
Today
Median Income
$83,730
House Price
$418,975