2009 vs Today
The purchasing power of the median household has collapsed. See the data from 2009 below.
Labor Multiplier
It is now 1.2x harder to buy a home than in 2009.
Cost of Living: 2009 Prices
2009
Median Income
$49,780
House Price
$215,650
Today
Median Income
$83,730
House Price
$418,975