Ever watched a classic TV show and thought, “How are they affording that place?” You’re not alone. Let’s take a few of the most iconic homes in television history and compare what their equivalents would cost in Toronto today. Spoiler: it’s not pretty.
1. Monica & Rachel’s Apartment – Friends
- The Apartment: A spacious 2-bed, 1-bath rent-controlled unit in Manhattan’s West Village.
- In Toronto: Think a bright 2-bedroom walk-up in The Annex or Trinity Bellwoods.
- Estimated 2025 Price:
- Rent: $3,600–$4,500/month
- Buy: $1.1M–$1.4M condo or over $1.5M for a similar semi-detached
Let’s be real- Monica was a chef. Rachel worked at Central Perk. They’d be splitting a micro-studio in Parkdale today.
2. Carrie Bradshaw’s Brownstone – Sex and the City
- The Apartment: A 1-bed in the Upper East Side with a walk-in closet and columned stoop.
- In Toronto: A charming brownstone in Cabbagetown or the Annex.
- Estimated 2025 Price:
- Rent: $2,800–$3,400/month
- Buy: $1.4M–$1.8M
Carrie wrote one column a week and still had room for Manolos and martinis. In Toronto? That column better be going viral every week.
3. The Tanner House – Full House
- The House: A large Victorian with 3+ bedrooms in San Francisco.
- In Toronto: Picture a classic detached home in Roncesvalles or Riverdale.
- Estimated 2025 Price:
- Buy: $2.3M–$2.9M
Three grown men and a bunch of kids living together in one house? Honestly, that’s just smart co-ownership now.
4. The Simpsons’ House – The Simpsons
- The House: A modest 4-bed, 2-bath suburban home in Springfield.
- In Toronto: Detached home in Scarborough or Etobicoke.
- Estimated 2025 Price:
- Buy: $1.1M–$1.4M
Homer had one job at the nuclear plant. Today, he’d need a side hustle, a remote gig, and a rental suite in the basement.
5. The Gossip Girl Penthouses – Gossip Girl
- The Apartment: Manhattan penthouses with concierge service, sweeping views, and double-height ceilings.
- In Toronto: Think Yorkville, One Bloor, or The Well.
- Estimated 2025 Price:
- Rent: $10,000+/month
- Buy: $5M–$15M+
Not even Dan’s tell-all blog could afford this now. Unless he was making TikToks about Toronto housing prices.
Final Thoughts:
TV made real estate look dreamy, but today’s Toronto market is anything but fiction. If your favorite TV characters tried to live here now, most of them would be stuck in a group chat titled “Roommate Hunt 2025.”
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