I agree - but it's not the milennials doing the whining really, it is the Denver Post - they are looking to give developers more power to build more and cheaper units because of the false perception that it is too expensive here.  It is not that expensive and salaries may be a bit lower here than in other "expensive" locations but not nearly as much lower as to make our housing unaffordable.  When you are young and do not have a family yet it is totally unnecessary to have an apartment to yourself - even the kids on Friends had roommates - that's when and how you save a downpayment so you can buy a house or condo in the future.  Do not buy a brand new car - get a five or more year old one or none at all and use public transit if possible.  Denver is not all that expensive and the whiners won't be happy until someone gives them a spacious apartment with mountain views for $900/month or less.