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[–] cabron_offsets@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Try having 2 kids in a HCOL. Shit’s fucked.

[–] mayo 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Honestly how is that even possible. I'm single in HCOL and I budget every item on my grocery list, I cut my own hair, I don't even use the bus and I'm still near break even some months.

But dual income parent is probably better off than single income solo.

[–] cabron_offsets@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

You make it work. Full disclosure, it’s easy for me, personally. Our household earns well. But for many, there are unpleasant compromises.

[–] Mossheart@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Can't. Live in Vancouver.

We both make low six figures but can't qualify for a mortgage and two bedrooms are 3800/month to start for anything suitable for our needs. Kids are right out.

[–] cabron_offsets@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Sucks brah. Sorry.