What’s considered good money in LA? Moved here 3 years ago and trying to figure out a target salary. Currently live in larchmont with 250k base and feel like it’s not enough

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“250k base” implies that there’s a bonus too. If you don’t have kids that seem like you should be able to live on that reasonably well.

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This is so personal to what you want and your spending habits. I have friends who are professors who are comfortable and friends who are 2 lawyers making over 600k together who feel like they don’t have enough. There’s always “more,” but there are also a lot of people making a lot less than you and doing fine.

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Depends on your role and level. I’m at 340K and still can’t afford a house (west LA)

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Im getting paid 120k as a senior. My mortgage is over 1.5 paychecks. 250k would be an absolute dream

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What year are you? What's your firm size? What area of practice?

My apologies. I thought this was the law bowl and assumed you were at a law firm.

Also in Larchmont and make a bit more than you but am saving to buy a house so keep our expenses quite low. We rent a relatively inexpensive 2bedroom apartment and walk a lot versus use the car for everything. That said, we don’t have any debt so not sure if that’s impacting your lifestyle ?

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