Totally disagree. I've lived in Van for 15 years and it's hilariously more affordable than LA or NY (where I am now). The Mercer 2010 survey put Van at #75 in the world which was surprisingly one spot ahead of Toronto.
Sidenote: the job market of Vancouver is much slower and lower paying than what's happening state side.
Sidenote: the job market of Vancouver is much slower and lower paying than what's happening state side.