I have turned down two jobs because they were in Toronto. I don't want to commute or move my family there. We need more remote work and more work in other cities.
Makes your choices, takes your chances.
For instance, I was at my last position for 6 years. The last 3 of which, I was actively looking for work. It took a while, but I'm making equiv to Toronto wages in a new position.
But yes, the majority of postings are in the low rent payscale neighbourhood. Which is weird, because you'd think to attract skilled talent away from T.O., the scale would in fact be higher.