> on the other hand those tasked with educating us have failed us (parents, school system) Is the problem lack of education, or is it that humans also have emo

> on the other hand those tasked with educating us have failed us (parents, school system) Is the problem lack of education, or is it that humans also have emotions to contend with? If, hypothetically, someone with a $100k income spends $75k on rent, they are left with $25k to spend elsewhere. If another location allows you to rent a place for $10k, that means that a $35k income would also leave you with $25k to spend elsewhere. Assuming all else is equal, try and convince someone with that $100k income that they should move and take a $40k job instead. It, in almost all cases, isn't going to happen. Sure, they would technically be better off, giving them an additional $5,000 in their pocket. But from a social perspective, saying that you make $100k sounds way more impressive than saying you make $40k. And moving isn't a desirable action for most. It seems that is difficult for a lot of people to overcome, even when they know the numbers are not in their favour.