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bijouxbroussard · F
I think things like housing, food, utilities, clothing, transportation, etc. should be less expensive, absolutely. And the cost of living in general should be more reasonable. But in many places they aren’t . So considering that it’s not 1960, Unless that one income is being earned by a CEO or a highly skilled techie, it’s probably not going to suffice to support a family most places.
No matter what we think should be.
No matter what we think should be.
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@bijouxbroussard I wonder how well paid highly skilled techies are compared to CEO's? I know what you are saying, but really they are labourers often.
bijouxbroussard · F
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@bijouxbroussard Sadly, that's a small sum compared to some, but I know your illustration.
bijouxbroussard · F
@SW-User In my state, it’s the low end of a salary that could support a family here. Having just one person working one job to support a family is pretty much a 1950s fantasy unless that one salary is substantial.
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@bijouxbroussard I make somewhat low middle income, possibly on the high end of labouring, in a city, beautiful, pretty, very attractive, but mostly composed of blue collar work, like myself, I would never want to afford a house myself here, even without children, or anyone to tend to other than myself. It's bizarre.
Coincidentally, the neighbouring city is a tech hub, lower real estate value.
Coincidentally, the neighbouring city is a tech hub, lower real estate value.