Obviously you are correct that $125k does not go in far in SF, LA, or NYC as it does in Cleveland. But these cities are extreme outliers, and my main point rema

Obviously you are correct that $125k does not go in far in SF, LA, or NYC as it does in Cleveland. But these cities are extreme outliers, and my main point remains that you need a little more perspective about what "definitely sucks" in America. I make right around $125k and live in SF. I have the luxury of not having to think much about how I spend my money, and yet I still have $2000-$3000 left over every single month. For perspective, half of all Americans would not be able to afford a single unexpected $400 expense[1]. That's what definitely sucks, not the fact that I can't afford a house in Bernal Heights. [1] https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2015/06/03/tnearly-half-of-americans-say-they-cant-afford-an-unexpected-400-expense/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2015/06/03/tn...