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So I guess it's interesting to look at salary in terms of the local cost of living but that's actually pretty meaningless. The reason is you don't have to live
by cletus 9y ago
So I guess it's interesting to look at salary in terms of the local cost of living but that's actually pretty meaningless. The reason is you don't have to live "average". This is the strategy many employ. Do their time, save a lot of money and leave.
I come from Australia. I live in Manhattan. The amount of money I can save here is now than I can earn in Australia. It's just ridiculous how much better it is.
Also I think just is the real winner for this strategy. For one you don't need a car here. That saves you on buying a car, gas, maintenance, insurance, tickets, damage, parking and so on. Plus you can actually live in decent places for much less than anywhere in the Bay Area, like Jackson heights.
I mean Austin isn't bad either but you need a car there.
- Domenic_S 9y agoI promise you're spending as much on MTA passes as someone in Austin does on a modest car.
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- crazygringo 9y ago$121 for a monthly unlimited MTA pass. How on earth do you spend only $121/month on a modest car, including gas, insurance and depreciation? I'm pretty sure that's not possible.
- s0rce 9y agoMaybe possible if you live in a low cost of living place, have good insurance record and a old crappy car, own your car and rarely drive but it would be close.
- vorotato 9y agoor the car is paid off and you're just paying depreciation and gas
- RhysU 9y agoDon't forget some employers let you pay for the MTA pass pre-tax.