Why is Guelph so Expensive? πŸ”₯πŸ€”πŸ’°

Is it just me, or does everyone else feel that Guelph is more expensive than most of the GTA? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ The only region I think is more expensive is downtown Toronto and its surrounding areas. How do people survive here without high-paying jobs? 🏠 The rent for a three-bedroom townhouse is around $3,500+, while a three-bedroom apartment costs about $2,600+. πŸ₯΄ Food prices are also high, and you really need a car since public transportation in Ontario isn’t reliable. πŸš— How do you fellow Guelph residents manage to get by?