You want high economy try living in nyc, I make a good living and am an engineer, the average house here is about 750,000 to buy, rent here for a single bedroom apartment is about 1100 to 3000 a month. Im lucky and bought my house about 10 years ago. unfortunatley you have to go with the times, I worked double shifts for 5 years and now am finaly confortable, I feel bad for you guys and gals getting out of college soon. Save Save and Save, my best advice.