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Looking at the calculator they're using[1], I spend probably 15% less than they say is a living wage for my city, even though I spend more on rent and food. In
by mminer237 4y ago
Looking at the calculator they're using[1], I spend probably 15% less than they say is a living wage for my city, even though I spend more on rent and food. In my case, transportation and healthcare are both estimated too high, and "Civic" and "Other" make up most of the difference.
[1]: https://livingwage.mit.edu/ https://livingwage.mit.edu/
- mrguyorama 4y agoThat calculator is way too optimistic for my area. My girlfriend makes the stated "living" wage, has 20% lower rent (for odd reasons), doesn't pay for a car, and STILL barely makes enough to keep going.