2012 vs Today
The purchasing power of the median household has collapsed. See the data from 2012 below.
Labor Multiplier
It is now 1.0x harder to buy a home than in 2012.
Cost of Living: 2012 Prices
2012
Median Income
$51,020
House Price
$244,400
Today
Median Income
$83,730
House Price
$418,975