I don't necessarily agree with this, but FYI the thinking goes something like this: If people truly don't want to come in and work in the city/expensive area,

I don't necessarily agree with this, but FYI the thinking goes something like this: If people truly don't want to come in and work in the city/expensive area, the market should take care of it. Eventually wages will have to rise to where it's worth it for someone to take that job, either because the higher wage makes the commute worth it or the higher wage enables them to live in the area.