[eshvk]

As a person who graduated 10 months back, I am not disagreeing with you that the raw numbers look crazy. However, when you normalize those taking into account environmental factors that I mentioned (housing, food and other expenses), I am not convinced you save remarkably more than you would in a different part of the country. Again, this is anecdotal evidence based on me living in SF and Austin, and knowing what salaries look like in both places.

[project23]

Sure. I'm basing mine on Portland, Seattle, and SF (areas I've lived in). I'm sure the housing price jump definitely adds to it more now than ever.