Two points,
First, housing in Saskatoon is NOT affordable. Seriously, the average residential sale is about $270,000 (down from $310,000 earlier this year) and is MORE expensive than Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Vernon, Prince George and every where in Alberta except Calgary and way up north (ie Fort Mac).
Second, Saskatoon wages suck. Seriously.
Regina, at an average condo/house price of $240,000 is a bit cheaper,
with way higher wages.
The Bench » Saskatoon Median Family Income Sub Par
Median Family Income
Saskatoon $76,600
Regina $82,300
Edmonton $87,300
Calgary $90,700
Actually, Edmonton has CHEAPER housing than Saskatoon (just google it) and as you can see, the average family makes about $10,000 more EACH year. As well as cheaper gas prices, the same grocery/chain prices, and lower taxes.
Financially, Saskatoon doesn't make sense.
Move there for family.
Or for the city (highest crime rate in Canada)
DON'T move for "affordability"