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by yellow_lead 792 days ago
A quick google gives me median rent of $3500. After tax, 73k comes to about 54,599. Divided by 12 is 4,546 per month. So you have about $1,000 a month for utilities, food, gas/train, etc. It seems difficult to live on.
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And on top of it that’s a paycheck to paycheck lifestyle. Forbid wanting to have a 401k or some savings, afford any amount of travel or continue education…
No one will rent to you if your rent would be 80% of your income anyway.