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A lot of this is going to heavily depend on definition. San Francisco is expensive, but should anyone be able to live there at any income? Is it a housing crisi
by MattGaiser 3y ago
A lot of this is going to heavily depend on definition. San Francisco is expensive, but should anyone be able to live there at any income? Is it a housing crisis if they could move elsewhere but refuse to do so? In addition, how much space is too little? How many bathrooms are too few?
My Dad grew up in a 1200 sqft house with 5 people and 2 bathrooms. Even as a junior banker/accountant, he had roommates while living in Toronto. But the expected standard is increasingly one bedroom/one bathroom for everyone. People complain that a 700 sqft condo is a shoebox as well.
- SoftTalker 3y agoHaving roommates, or renting a room in someone's house, or living as a boarder, was not that uncommon in years past, especially if you were single. I'm not sure how common this still is, but I agree it seems that expectations for housing have risen.
- syndicatedjelly 3y agoIn America, living with roommates has absolutely been a norm through at least one's mid 20s. The idea that everyone gets a clean, safe studio apartment within walking distance of all important and fun things has always been a luxury, not a guarantee. You're definitely right that people want more now. Which is a good thing, we want to live in a society where people keep asking for things to be better. But it's also good to remember where we came from, and try to be humble.