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How Many of You Make Enough to "Live Comfortably "?
Posted on 4/20/24 at 3:49 pm
Posted on 4/20/24 at 3:49 pm
According to this article not many.
salary-a-single-person-needs-to-live-comfortably-in-every-state
IMO the people who write these articles are so out of touch with most people who don't live in big cities in the US.
Do you really think it takes over $80k for a single person to "live comfortably" in Louisiana.
salary-a-single-person-needs-to-live-comfortably-in-every-state
IMO the people who write these articles are so out of touch with most people who don't live in big cities in the US.
Do you really think it takes over $80k for a single person to "live comfortably" in Louisiana.
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Posted on 4/20/24 at 3:58 pm to rintintin
I live comfortably but I am a single man with zero dependents. I am also upset that I cannot attract a beautiful woman.
I have a great job. I make very good money. I have outstanding credit but I lack companionship. I am 56 years old and I really don’t want to live alone. I thought about suicide . It would break my family’s world if I died though.
I have a great job. I make very good money. I have outstanding credit but I lack companionship. I am 56 years old and I really don’t want to live alone. I thought about suicide . It would break my family’s world if I died though.
Posted on 4/20/24 at 3:58 pm to rintintin
quote:These days absolutely. I'm a single person making six figures in Louisiana and still some months it seems like there is nothing left over
Do you really think it takes over $80k for a single person to "live comfortably" in Louisiana.
Also "living comfortably" is completely different depending on the person and their lifestyle
This post was edited on 4/20/24 at 4:01 pm
Posted on 4/20/24 at 3:58 pm to rintintin
What defines "living comfortably" varies widely from person to person, but they probably aren't too far off for the cities in LA. Obviously, you can live cheaper in rural areas or smaller towns.
I think a single person making 50k would struggle without roommates. We've just destroyed the value of the currency.
I think a single person making 50k would struggle without roommates. We've just destroyed the value of the currency.
Posted on 4/20/24 at 3:59 pm to rintintin
Must be very comfortable in North Dakota.
Posted on 4/20/24 at 3:59 pm to Klingler7
Let me look at your post history. I might have someone I can set you up with, baw
Posted on 4/20/24 at 4:03 pm to Klingler7
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have a great job. I make very good money. I have outstanding credit but I lack companionship. I am 56 years old and I really don’t want to live alone. I thought about suicide .
Damn man, I don't know your situation but hope you're putting yourself out there. There are tons of middle aged divercees out there that need companionship (i.e., money). Go bag one.
Posted on 4/20/24 at 4:06 pm to rintintin
quote:
According to this article not many. salary-a-single-person-needs-to-live-comfortably-in-every-state IMO the people who write these articles are so out of touch with most people who don't live in big cities in the US. Do you really think it takes over $80k for a single person to "live comfortably" in Louisiana.
Depends on how comfortable we are talking. Right now I wouldn’t want to be single making 80k and trying to buy a house with these interests rates.
The more I make the more I spend and it’s been that way for 20 years??. Not sure I’ll ever be 100% comfortable.
Posted on 4/20/24 at 4:07 pm to Pelican fan99
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These days absolutely. I'm a single person making six figures in Louisiana and still some months it seems like there is nothing left over
Thats hard for me to believe but to each their own. Before I moved away from LA I made well below that and felt pretty comfortable. Owned a house, had enough to put in retirement, never balked at eating out, traveling and whatnot.
I know things have changed in the last few years but didn't know it was that bad.
Posted on 4/20/24 at 4:07 pm to rintintin
One person’s “comfortable” can be another person’s miserable. In general, women are much more “uncomfortable” living what I would call a “spartan” lifestyle than men are.
Posted on 4/20/24 at 4:07 pm to rintintin
I'm about ready to share costs at this point. Will take the best serious offer.
Posted on 4/20/24 at 4:09 pm to rintintin
FML.
I suck
I suck
Posted on 4/20/24 at 4:09 pm to rintintin
These data sets are really only good for understanding population economics and generating click bait articles. Applying state averages to your own life rarely works out because the cost of living swings pretty hard based on where you need to live to work and that’s where your income is generated.
Posted on 4/20/24 at 4:12 pm to Lsupimp
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I'm about ready to share costs at this point. Will take the best serious offer.
My wife and I both make pretty good money and I don’t see how people are doing it.
Car insurance up $300 month
Home insurance up $200 month
Property Tax up $100 month
To buy my current home in BR with 20% down my mortgage would be double what mine is now.
This post was edited on 4/20/24 at 4:23 pm
Posted on 4/20/24 at 4:12 pm to Dantheman504
quote:Yeah, at $52K. The next lowest was Arky at $79k so I’m guessing that the North Dakota amount is a typo and possibly actually should read $82k.
Must be very comfortable in North Dakota.
Posted on 4/20/24 at 4:15 pm to Pelican fan99
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These days absolutely. I'm a single person making six figures in Louisiana and still some months it seems like there is nothing left over
Thinking more about this and I'm interested. What exactly is your situation to not feel comfortable making 6 figures in LA?
Are you able to max out your retirement?
Do you come from a wealthy family so don't feel like you're living up?
Are you one of those people with an $800+ car note?
Do you eat out every night?
Just hard for me to comprehend.
This post was edited on 4/20/24 at 4:16 pm
Posted on 4/20/24 at 4:17 pm to Klingler7
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I am also upset that I cannot attract a beautiful woman.
Maybe you should look for a woman instead of a beautiful woman.
Posted on 4/20/24 at 4:19 pm to Rize
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My wife and I both make pretty good money and I don’t see how people are doing it.
Car insurance up $300 month
Home insurance up $200 month
Property Tax up $100 month
To buy my current home in BR with 20% down my mortgage would be way double what mine is now.
We make decent money, but are also the beneficiaries of having owned a home for a long time that we paid way less for than we would today, and refinanced it at 2.3%.
It's been so long since I've been single I'd have to figure out what my finances would look like. I'd be fine I'm almost positive. My wife would struggle.
Posted on 4/20/24 at 4:20 pm to fallguy_1978
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What defines "living comfortably" varies widely from person to person, but they probably aren't too far off for the cities in LA. Obviously, you can live cheaper in rural areas or smaller towns
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Comfortable" is defined as the monthly income needed to cover a 50/30/20 budget, which allocates 50% of your earnings for necessities like housing and utility costs, 30% for discretionary spending and 20% for savings or investments.
Yeah they must have simply looked at New Orleans or some shite.
Posted on 4/20/24 at 4:23 pm to rintintin
This is the OT bruh, top 1% only
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