2012 vs. 1984: Young adults really do have it harder today - The Globe and MailThe average price of a house in Toronto back in 1984 was just over $96,000. I wasn't buying just then, but it's worth noting that the average family after-tax income back then was close to $50,000. Buy a first home? Easy to imagine for new graduates of the day. I had it easier than today's twentysomethings, and I have no problem saying so. But quite a few others can't see what all the fuss is abou
