The value of my paycheck can not buy an average home in my city. I'm not talking about a large McMansion, but a house built in 1940. It's great that I can buy a

The value of my paycheck can not buy an average home in my city. I'm not talking about a large McMansion, but a house built in 1940. It's great that I can buy an IPhone, but basic necessities in life like shelter, children, etc. are being priced above the middle class in many area. Sure I could move to a cheaper area, but then I wouldn't have a job.