> I assure you no one's mortgage here is $850 a month That doesn't surprise me, but it doesn't change my point. Your math is just slightly different. I'm not

> I assure you no one's mortgage here is $850 a month That doesn't surprise me, but it doesn't change my point. Your math is just slightly different. I'm not super familiar with NOLA housing prices and such, but I can't imagine that it's on par with SF or LA. That means you can work for a lower base comp and still have the same amount (or more!) left over after meeting your basic needs.