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Impossible is a term that is probably much stronger than you meant to use. I grew up in a family of 8 (many adopted children) in American surburbia, on one inco
by missedthecue 6y ago
Impossible is a term that is probably much stronger than you meant to use. I grew up in a family of 8 (many adopted children) in American surburbia, on one income, and we never wanted for much. The breadwinner never even breached a six figure income.
And this was not long ago. I have likely been around the sun fewer times than you have.
- n4r9 6y ago> The breadwinner never even breached a six figure income Raising 6-7 kids on less than 100k sounds tough, although I'd guess you're getting towards the upper end of middle class by that point. The median household income in NYC is around $64k according to USCB, which leaves around $52k after taxes and social security. The rent on a three-bed in Brooklyn doesn't seem to go much below $2k per month, which leaves $2.3k per month for bills, groceries etc... .
- missedthecue 6y agoMost Americans don't live in NYC, and $2.3k for bills and groceries is more than enough.
- n4r9 6y agoCar, healthcare, pensions and groceries wouls take it to around $2k, leaving $300 for entertainment and eating out. It's doable but pretty tight.