I make over 1.5x the median income in King County. Further, my company makes an effort to operate on the 50th percentile in engineering companies for our positions, so LOTS of people are "underpaid" according to you.
And I can afford a 500k place. I cannot afford the down payment and the surprise assessment tax, etc.
I see a lot of tech salaries. I assure you that you are not being paid at the 50th percentile. If your company is telling you that then they are lying to you.
It’s also clear that you don’t really want to be helped, and that you want to find every excuse to play the victim. I wish you luck.
And I can afford a 500k place. I cannot afford the down payment and the surprise assessment tax, etc.