Is the West End of Toronto really more affordable than living in the city? In this video, we break down housing affordability across Brampton, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, and Milton using population, median household income, average home prices, and GDS (Gross Debt Service) ratios.
We compare what kind of home you can get in each area ā from 1,600 sq. ft. brick homes with garages to townhouses and modern builds ā and analyze how each city stacks up in terms of livability, accessibility, and affordability.
š Cities Covered:
Brampton: Pop. 656,000 | $111K income | $896K avg. home price | GDS ~44%
Mississauga: Pop. 717,000 | $110K income | $995K avg. home price | GDS ~49%
Oakville: Pop. 213,000 | $145K income | $1.1M avg. home price | GDS ~41.6%
Burlington: Pop. 186,000 | $130K income | $1.1M avg. home price | GDS ~46.4%
Milton: Pop. 132,000 | $126K income | $1.0M avg. home price | GDS ~43.6%
š Key takeaway: While these suburbs are not perfectly within the recommended 32% affordability benchmark, they remain far more attainable than Toronto ā and offer strong industries, beautiful communities, and a high quality of life.
If youāre considering a move to the GTA or just want to understand where affordability stands in 2025, this breakdown will help guide your decisions.
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