Yeah, you’re just looking for someone to argue with. Where in my post did I imply zoning is not a factor in home affordability? It is “a” factor in a basket of other factors, labor costs make up 20-30% of total construction expenses.It’s a major one.
It’s literally illegal to build the variety of housing we need in many places.

Labor vs material cost in construction: Overview - Bridgit
What you need to know to compare labor vs material cost in construction, including how the industry-standard ratio typically shapes up.
