In Atlanta, I earned $70k/yr ($4k/mo after taxes). I saved about $2k/mo When I moved to SF, I earned $130k/yr ($6k/mo after taxes). I saved about $3k/mo You ca

In Atlanta, I earned $70k/yr ($4k/mo after taxes). I saved about $2k/mo When I moved to SF, I earned $130k/yr ($6k/mo after taxes). I saved about $3k/mo You can't expect the same quality of life as you did in the lower cost cities, but it is much easier to save way more money when you have a high income, than a low income.