As many rural communities struggle to deal with a jump in housing prices, it's apparently gotten so bad in one Colorado town that a $167,000 salary isn't enough to find an affordable place to live.
A recent report from NBC News detailed how even high earners in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, can't afford to live there, and it's affecting the city government. Gary Suiter, the Steamboat Springs city manager, told the outlet that the town has been unable to hire a head of human resources, with two candidates turning down the job because they couldn't find affordable housing, despite the prospect of a six-figure salary. READ MORE