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"They define upper-middle as a household earning between 75k-127k." I get that the SF Bay Area is its own little universe, but what? You're borderline homeless
by guyzero 4y ago
"They define upper-middle as a household earning between 75k-127k."
I get that the SF Bay Area is its own little universe, but what? You're borderline homeless on that income.
- wincy 4y agoIt is its own little universe and not representative of the majority of America. People I know who make silicon valley money by working remote coastal jobs and living here in Kansas all live in the nicest suburbs around, in 3-4,000 square foot McMansions with pools, and lawn care to mow their lush perfectly landscaped yards. These people are making probably 200k with a working spouse. They’re in the same salary bands as local doctors and attorneys. Quality of life based on income is very different in middle America.
- guyzero 4y agoBut doctors and lawyers are upper-middle aren't they?
- wincy 4y agoAre they? I always thought of doctors and lawyers as the upper class. The people you’re likely to meet in country clubs and on the golf course, or who might run for political office (and actually win).
- guyzero 4y agoThey mostly rely on income from their labour, which makes them some strata of middle class. A law firm partner who doesn't do any work could be upper class, but those new law school grads are definitely not upper class.