[filoleg]

ok sure, let's imagine that this specific individual decides to spend $2k more on rent to have a place just to himself, which would bring his net after all expenses to over $9k. Still a lot, so the housing costs don't make that much of a difference here.

[hellofunk]

But rent is just part of the picture, and 2k is a low estimate to match actual quality of life. What about the much higher taxes, much higher prices for other aspects of living?

[heyoni]

He’s gonna need that extra $2k now that the SALT deductions are gone.

[filoleg]

that's why I said "2k MORE", on top of how much he is already paying for rent by sharing a place with someone.