Despite the abysmal provincial politics, I hope people look at Alberta as a viable option to live a good life affordably. Edmonton and Calgary are about the right size they can offer most services, dining and entertainment options a larger center enjoys. While we might not have the vibrant urban cores of Van, Toronto or Montreal you do have the time to enjoy outdoorsy stuff and leisure.
Anyway, if you are thinking about it, keep on doing the research I think you will be surprised. Condos to SFH are all pretty reasonable in the grand scheme in pretty choice areas. And as much as it feels like I am pricing myself out by promoting 'burta, It makes me even more sad to see so many hopelessly priced out of their own cities with no options. Come on over we would be happy to have you here.
As for keeping up on employment, just like cost of living being cheaper so to is manufacturing opportunities, remote work opportunities etc.. I think there is a future for everyone here.
Sorry buddy meant to get back to you. Yes I can't argue there is already pressure on lower income earners to survive here. I hope it's not that case anyone here is priced out, nor having to lower their own living conditions. We need real housing too, not just SFH out in the burbs or luxury condos.