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[–] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Thats something like 50 percent of your pay in my area.

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  • [–] 0 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    $17/hr can afford ~$880/mo. rent. Not impossible, especially with a roommate or domestic partner.

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  • [–] 0 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    You forgot about other things like food, probably a car, phone bill.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    I did not. I calculated rent as 30% of income, the level generally considered affordable. Admittedly it is pre-tax income, so arguably the number is a bit lower, but it's a start.

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