Snow blower question

Edit 2:

I'm adding a question from the comments up here incase anyone sees it and has an answer - is there a major seasonal price difference? Does anyone know if waiting for spring will make a difference? Thanks!

Hi all,

My husband and I have always shoveled by hand. I have an injury now that makes it extremely hard to help and extremely hard for me to shovel out if he's gone and the plow has come by. I'm considering purchasing a snowblower for the first time ever. Because I've never used one I don't know if it's worth it. How does it do with Barrie level snowplow snow at the bottom of the driveway. Keep in mind, I'm right after a turn at the beginning of the street, so I get hit the second worst on my street and there's always a lot at the end of the driveway. Do you find snowblowers cut through that ok, or is it not worth the cost?

Looking at the $500 range, so that might make a difference as well. Thanks so much!

Edit: thank you all so much for taking the time to answer! You confirmed my fears, our budget is way to small to make it worth it. I'll get my husband a small present for doing the heavy lifting this year and look into whether any companies might take us on this late. I think our neighbour up the road does some plowing, I'll chat with him. Thank you all so much!

Ps, my husband is amazing and not complaining at all. He's happy to do the majority. I just hate it lol!