It’s averaged over the state. So there are places in California where you can, just not in the major cities.
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AttackBunny@lemmy.world 10 months ago
It is very unlikely a single person is having a comfortable life in San Diego on $80k.
Bye@lemmy.world 10 months ago
QuestioningEspecialy@kbin.social 10 months ago
Which means commuting longer to most jobs within major cities. 🤷🏿♂️
bob_wiley@lemmy.world 10 months ago
[deleted]Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 10 months ago
I think the article suggests living wages to live like a king.
The criteria they used is that “50% of income is used to cover necessities, such as housing and utility costs, 30% goes toward discretionary spending, and 20% is left for savings or investments.”.
I don’t know anybody who makes under six figures and saves or invests 20% of their income, and 30% discretionary spending seems like a LOT.
If the article were more realistic, the living wage amounts would be significantly lower than reported. As stated, it would leave people very comfortable.
bob_wiley@lemmy.world 10 months ago
[deleted]Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 10 months ago
Someone making $100k/year can’t really afford these $2+ rents if they’re not making big sacrifices elsewhere.
That may be the key, though. I’m not American, but was looking at Canadian household figures, and I’m seeing something like 40% of food spending going to restaurants! “Communications” being over $2600 a year ($216 / month for phone and internet???)! Private transportation being over $11,000 a year (10x what public transportation would cost). Drugs and alcohol accounts for nearly $2000 a year with gambling being another $200.
Sacrifice doesn’t mean to be poor, but it does mean that people need to spend wisely. If done right, you could live an even better life while spending less!
To that, I wonder what the real cost of living would be if people were more reasonable with their spendings.
sara@lemmy.today 10 months ago
That is a good point. $65k in any city/suburb in Washington State probably puts you in a one bedroom apartment. Maybe two if it’s older or shittier. You’re living but certainly not thriving.
Novman@feddit.it 10 months ago
Italy, 22k / year after taxes and health insurance ( public health so taxes ) . 6k / year , 2 room rent. 150-220k 3 room apartment near city center , medium city.
TheMightyCanuck@sh.itjust.works 10 months ago
What’s the salary before taxes? 40k?
Novman@feddit.it 10 months ago
30 k $ ( 27k €)
CrayonRosary@lemmy.world 10 months ago
This study is averages for entire states, and therefore useless. They should have done it by county.
givesomefucks@lemmy.world 10 months ago
No shit…
It’s state averages so it’s not going to be enough for the most expensive areas in any of the states. That’s how averages work