"Couple makes $120K, lives in basement apartment..."

The linked Toronto Life piece is quite interesting for what it shows and what it doesn't say.

What it shows: hey, wow--nice apartment!  Due, as much to renters as to landlord, I suspect...but who cares?  It looks better than some houses.  (readers: check it out) Nice work, guys.  And good on ya: you've made Toronto work for you, your careers and jobs, and lifestyle, too.  (PS: don't think your expenditures are out of line, and likely, the $1000 for bedroom furniture isn't representative of regular monthly costs.)

What it doesn't say: Food costs?  Transportation costs?  Savings?--so they can either (1) buy a home within a short distance from work, (2) move away to a cheaper town or city. So, this, plus the addition of another category here, say, "Eventual goal" would make this piece really meaningful instead of merely interesting. Given $1,400 a month rent, I'd say $1,200 a month isn't out of the question...