What % of gross income (base only) do you save per year? Just moved to NYC, have my budget set at ~25%.

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Chicago is objectively one of the least shithole-y city of its size in the world. It’s a beautiful city and one of the cleanest. The weather is another story

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Chicago also has the best pizza

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37% gross base saved in CHI

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CHI is also a shithole

I spend about 25% of my take home, although I live in London not NY.

@analyst1 why do you say that?

25 is doable

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