80k a year minus student loan payments. I couldn't imagine living in any HCOL city with less than 100k minimum. If others want to struggle, fine. But logicall

80k a year minus student loan payments. I couldn't imagine living in any HCOL city with less than 100k minimum. If others want to struggle, fine. But logically why not live in Chicago off that 80k, and take a 20 minute L ride to work.