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That's what I'm saying, though. How can 100k be seen as "not granting you any form of comfortable life"? The vast, vast majority of people living in these areas
by mvieira38 2y ago
That's what I'm saying, though. How can 100k be seen as "not granting you any form of comfortable life"? The vast, vast majority of people living in these areas you quoted earn less than that, and it's tone deaf to just assume every one of them is miserable.
- Kirby64 2y agoMiserable and uncomfortable are different. For a place like SF, if you want to live by yourself in a place somewhat near your work, you’re probably spending 3-5k/mo on rent for a one bedroom. If you make $100k/yr, your take home is roughly $6k/mo. And that doesn’t include any retirement contributions, other fees, etc. You start including things like food, savings, a car and associated insurance… you don’t have a whole lot left with $100k/yr. The people who live on less than that make significant compromises. Either roommates, living far away, long commute times, or make up the cost elsewhere. Or they bought property many many years ago and don’t have significant costs. It’s not comfortable. Saying otherwise is missing the bigger picture.