You're right that raw $ cost of a unit doesn't tell nearly enough information. The ideal measure is probably % of median income / sqf, or something like that. E

You're right that raw $ cost of a unit doesn't tell nearly enough information. The ideal measure is probably % of median income / sqf, or something like that. Even then, it's a very different story for singles looking for a hole to sleep in while partying up all the time vs. a family of 5 looking to have a stable home vs 4 friends looking for a cheap rental while going to school.