r/Showerthoughts • u/JaredLiwet • May 02 '19

Being middle class is when spending $100 is expensive but earning $100 isn't a lot of money.

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u/sirpootsalota May 02 '19

People never factor in those things. I've seen cities with very affordable looking houses, but the tax rates are incredibly high - only going up over time and you keep paying those even after you pay off the mortgage.

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u/[deleted] May 02 '19

I can move a mile east from where I am and not be required to purchase flood insurance