Originally Posted by Iginla

And I wasn't posting to slate you.

I was genuinely confused how a couple (?kids) could have 2 well paid jobs and be breaking even at the end of the month. Hence my question: what are your outgoings?

Things are a tad clearer now you tell us that your wife only started working recently. At least you know that you can make it on one wage and the second is bonus money.

As Iain said it takes time to break even. The first year is basically getting set up and organised. This costs money.

We had the chance recently to move to Toronto. Went there for the interview and to be honest our mind was made up on the taxi ride from the airport to the hotel. Personally, we came to Canada for space and decreased population density. To move to Toronto was a move sidewards for us.

Toronto, like any major city on the globe is more expensive than it's neighbouring smaller cities. It's a negative feedback loop IMO, people think it must be good cuz everyone else is there.

Also, forget the PST. I live in Alberta. We stayed in Ottawa a while back in one of them kitchenette hotel thingies. Done basic shoppping and there was no difference (IMO) in prices AFTER both taxes had been added. Same as eating out. Alberta (IMO) makes you feel good that there is no PST. That's it.