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It's closer to $6,600, and that's without spending a dollar on retirement or benefits. > Do people try not to commute? Spoken like someone who's never tried t
by ng12 7y ago
It's closer to $6,600, and that's without spending a dollar on retirement or benefits.
> Do people try not to commute?
Spoken like someone who's never tried to commute in SF. Public transportation options are extremely limited, owning a car is extremely expensive.
- holy_city 7y agoI mean I'm being open here and saying I don't understand why CoL is so high in SF, since researching it from afar doesn't make it look that much pricier than what I've seen living in other cities. And I commute in LA, it's not exactly enjoyable or cheap. But it's cheaper than living within walking distance of my office.
- malandrew 7y agoThe other thing to remember is that when rent is that high as a percent of median income it has a rippling effect on the cost of everything else. Since I moved to Seattle I pay 1/2 as much for groceries, 1/4 as much for the gym, 2/3 as much to eat out. So in the end rent isn’t the only problem. All your costs add up. Add state income tax and the problem compounds further.