As much as you can't afford a home in the US, you wouldn't be able to afford to buy a home in Europe even harder.

Most spaniards can't pay that. Even a large portion of devs.

I picked a higher-end example to counter the original assertion that American city prices are also similar in Western Europe (they're not).

Mmm, but housing is usually more expensive around here, except for SV and some other hot spots in the US.

US listings have plenty of houses for about 150k, which is unheard of in my low income area. And any blue collar american is making way more than me or my peers.

Services in most EU good, groceries are cheaper and better average quality for what everyone who's done shopping in both places, and some other stuff too. But in general I'd say that unless you go to Switzerland most euroa have lower disposable income and harder access to housing.

Even flats for 150k are old and in bad shape. You'd have to get very far from the city to get something nice for 150k and good luck with Internet and having services around.

Good luck buying a house in Toronto for under €600k.

Barcelona is absolutely a steal in comparison (and the food, transport, and weather are better, and the public healthcare is just as good).

Barcelona is a steal for you. The modal income for spaniards is under 20k.

So even if you manage to save money sharing a flat or living with your parents, good luck.

And plenty of houses for 600k around here by the way.

I have no interest in living in Sant Cugat. ;)

What kind of flat is that? Size, building age, amenities, etc.?

I suggest you check out www.idealista.es and www.fotocasa.es.

So it's not real. Got it.

It's not my job to do their research for them, but two minutes will show that it very much is the case.

> And yet, I can't afford a house.

You can, but need to move elsewhere within the US. I know it's not great situation though.

You're not wrong, I just can't figure out where. From a purely jobs standpoint, SV is an engineer's paradise. Yes, I know remote work is a thing.