Low avg income in Vancouver is unique vs the other cities you cite. Much lower. Apparently ~$44k in 2009[1]<p>[1] <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.theglobeandmail.com&#x2F;life&#x2F;home-and-garden&#x2F;real-estate&#x2F;for-vancouver-housing-and-income-dont-add-up&#x2F;article12436288&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.theglobeandmail.com&#x2F;life&#x2F;home-and-garden&#x2F;real-est...</a>