How much money should you make to raise 1 kid in Manhattan? Some factors: public school, 2 or 3 bedroom apartment

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$200k

Combine, and that's at the very minimum

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Manhattan, or are you willing to live in some place like LIC, the Bronx, or Jersey even?

Assuming you don't have to be in Manhattan proper, you could probably start being comfortable-ish at around $250k pretax I would say. You'll have to rent your whole life but you could live middle class lifestyles and be able to save a bit for retirement.

$250k pretax, let's say about $150k post tax. Save/invest $50+k of that a year. Spend $50+k on rent and utilities. Remainder is flexible.

$400k

$400-$500k, joint, post-tax, for Manhattan

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