Damn for 2021 median household income was 67k and average household income 96.5k. Feeling poor

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Household income figures include dual income households so I think most of us on this app are doing alright since we’re at or above the average as households of 1..

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Bruh I’m 24 making 110k. My mom made 35k when I was growing up. I think I’m doing just fine lol

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How do you think the 50% of households making less felt?

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Wow, I really should be grateful for my $130k salary as a 23 year old who has less than 2 YOE.

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Cyber pays this much

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How much do you make? Age / yoe?

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