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Re:How much does it cost to build a home in Silicon Valley? ... by dagw on Wednesday January 31, 2018 @05:19AM (#16272833)
you're pushing 70% of your take-home dedicated to housing. That's not "comfortably."

30% of $8500 is $2500. You can live very comfortably on $2500 a month if all your housing costs are taken care of.

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Re:How much does it cost to build a home in Silicon Valley? ... by closeparen on Wednesday January 31, 2018 @05:37AM (#16272899)
At that income, $2500/mo would be an unambitious savings target. $2500 minus living expenses, travel, savings for children's educations, etc. would be a pitiful savings rate.
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