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But in a world where Amazon prices are the same, car and gas are the same, cost of living is just rent?
by AdrianB1 9mo ago
But in a world where Amazon prices are the same, car and gas are the same, cost of living is just rent?
- SpaceNoodled 9mo agoNot sure what you're getting at. Housing is the main cost, and is drastically cheaper in Seattle. Food in Seattle is a bit more pricey.
- AdrianB1 9mo agoHousing is just one component, there is a lot of other stuff that has equal price: if you order stuff from Amazon the price is the same, if you buy a new car the price is the same.
- SpaceNoodled 9mo agoState and local taxes can make a significant difference for general goods, and especially car purchases. Amazon also isn't a restaurant, and while they do sort of sell groceries through Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh, those are again priced locally.
- eloisant 9mo agoHousing makes a huge difference, but there is also the cost of groceries, dining out, etc. Basically the housing price difference can mean buying a nice house close to your job vs renting a room in a share-apartment. Best of both worlds is to save in a high-cost area then move to a cheaper area.