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I think it depends on how you describe "wealthy". The life of someone who makes $200k a year isn't hugely different from someone who makes $50k. You still have

I think it depends on how you describe "wealthy". The life of someone who makes $200k a year isn't hugely different from someone who makes $50k. You still have to drive yourself to work and sit in rush hour traffic with every other peasant, for example. When I think about wealth and quality of life, I'm usually trying to eliminate the mundane in my personal life without even thinking of the "cost". I can afford healthcare, and car maintenance.....but I'm not at a level where I can keep a personal assistant on-call 24/7 to sort through my mail and then go buy groceries even if I want them at 2am or something. It's interesting you mentioned spending a "huge sum" on organic groceries....I think I eat decently well but I live in Japan where adequate-quality food in adequate portions doesn't bust your wallet, especially if you have a USD income. Until I can just tell someone "I have identified a problem. Make it go away, these are your restraints and constraints in finding a solution." I will still consider myself a peasant, no matter how much grass-fed beef or how many Swiss watches (just bought my first... a used limited-edition Edox) I can afford.

RobAtticus 2y ago
>I think it depends on how you describe "wealthy". The life of someone who makes $200k a year isn't hugely different from someone who makes $50k. You still have to drive yourself to work and sit in rush hour traffic with every other peasant, for example. One of the biggest differences between those salary levels is the housing they enable. 200k salary will allow for owning a home in most places (in the US, at least), while 50k will not. From there flows a lot of other things, like crime/safety, schools (if you have kids), etc, and even can improve your example: 200k can get you a place closer to work with a shorter commute, even if some of it still is spent in rush hour.

RobAtticus 2y ago

>I think it depends on how you describe "wealthy". The life of someone who makes $200k a year isn't hugely different from someone who makes $50k. You still have to drive yourself to work and sit in rush hour traffic with every other peasant, for example. One of the biggest differences between those salary levels is the housing they enable. 200k salary will allow for owning a home in most places (in the US, at least), while 50k will not. From there flows a lot of other things, like crime/safety, schools (if you have kids), etc, and even can improve your example: 200k can get you a place closer to work with a shorter commute, even if some of it still is spent in rush hour.