His anecdote is more powerful because of his income Or more likely, his anecdote is made-up because of his income. Alternatively, his income is made-up because

His anecdote is more powerful because of his income Or more likely, his anecdote is made-up because of his income. Alternatively, his income is made-up because of his anecdote. It's not hard to find accommodation in SF (let alone the East Bay) with a $150k/yr income. Something is being exaggerated.