I am not sure I have agreed with an opinion on the internet more than I do this one. Living here is stupid expensive and it is time our salaries matched those of other big cities. Does anyone earn enough to afford living here comfortably?

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I work in tech, make what I used to consider good money, and still have a tough time. I rent, can’t afford to buy. Im a single individual, though, unpartnered.

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Not outside of finance, executive, pharma, tech executive, or legal.

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My wife and I do. My base is $310. Wife’s is $180. We live in Milton, though (i.e., not proper Boston).

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@D1 that feels like a steal. We have 1 kid and his daycare is $40k a year!

This city is crazy expensive, and I think has finally reached NYC levels for VHCOL (not to mention we're about to be only major US city that still makes renters pay broker's fees bc New York is getting rid of it)

At some point there's going to be a talent drain if salaries don't increase dramatically or if the city doesn't get it's act together and build some housing and make it a friendly city to live in

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Oh no kidding! The cost of living in this city often makes me wonder if it is worth it

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My company pays the same if you are in Boston, NYC, or SF. Not really sure what you mean? Is your company paying different rates depending on city? That seems horribly unfair.

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