i live in a subburb 30km outside vancouver.<p>have a 3000sqft house with a $600k mortgage.<p>my yearly income is 90k before taxes&#x2F;deductions.<p>my mortgage is $2500.00 a month (a bit more than half months wage).<p>my property tax is ~5000.00 year<p>my house insurance is $1200.00 a year<p>my car insurance is ~$1300.00 a year<p>my city utilities is about $120.00&#x2F;month<p>my car gas is about $400.00&#x2F;month<p>my house natural gas is $150&#x2F;month<p>my house hydro electric is ~$200&#x2F;month<p>that just covers the necessities minus food.<p>i have friends who live  in downtown core vancouver, paying the same as me for 600sqft condo.<p>that is more than half my gross income, very not affordable.
thinking about relocating.
can keep same position and just move remote... also had career change opps in dallas, ny, californa, etc at $120k+, better than here... but my whole family is here... my whole life is here.<p>tough decisions... always thought more money would lead me away, now lack of affordability will instead.