Re:What does “shitty job” mean in the low-skill, low-pay world?
by lolinder on Sunday April 17, 2022 @05:59PM
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Yes, but households by definition don't need to pay two rents, which means if you can afford average rent on $67k, the median household can in fact afford the median rent.
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Re:What does “shitty job” mean in the low-skill, low-pay world?
by wonderwonder on Sunday April 17, 2022 @06:46PM
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I think you are probably right, median household income likely can afford the median rent. Median rent is ~$1100. After taxes 2 people making $15 an hour are going to bring home $3,900 a month, so after rent that leaves $2,800. Probably a livable amount. To be honest I am not really sure where we were going with this conversation but I agree with all your points :)