[gonepostal]

This graphic only tells part of the story and the easiest part of the story. What the rental/some of the economic fundamentals are right now. When deciding to purchase for investment and to a lesser degree a personal residence, the decision to purchase or not should be driven by the future not the present.

I am more then willing to invest in any city on that chart if I know some or better, all of these: - population is increasing - employment is increasing - income is increasing - the neighbourhoods I'm buying show pride of ownership - public transit improvements (highway, LRT, subway) - supportive government (proactive business development office)

Though this infographic is very cool/informative, buyers should concentrate more on the future then the present. Just because it's cheap isn't sufficient reason to purchase. And if you want to live in an area with a negative outlook renting IMO is best.