I don't think 250k in the bay area is poverty. But anything under 200k, if you have kids - while not being a struggle - is definitely in "1 vacation per year,

I don't think 250k in the bay area is poverty. But anything under 200k, if you have kids - while not being a struggle - is definitely in "1 vacation per year, never eat out, and watch your budget like a hawk" territory.