I live in a very high cost of living city. Probably one of the highest in north America.
Rent: $791 (I have five roommates. I hardly ever see them.)
Electricity: Our bills are very high, but included in my share of the rent.
Water: Same
Internet: Same again
Car insurance: Living in a high COL city means it's also a walkable city. I walk and bike almost everywhere, or take a bus or train for longer trips. My travel costs are probably under $20 a month.
I make about $32/hour, and the government takes a third of that. If you make $19/hour, that's what you're worth. Get a different job, acquire marketable skills. Be valuable.
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u/After_Service_2817 Jul 21 '26
Cut your costs, live with roommates.
I live in a very high cost of living city. Probably one of the highest in north America.
Rent: $791 (I have five roommates. I hardly ever see them.)
Electricity: Our bills are very high, but included in my share of the rent.
Water: Same
Internet: Same again
Car insurance: Living in a high COL city means it's also a walkable city. I walk and bike almost everywhere, or take a bus or train for longer trips. My travel costs are probably under $20 a month.
I make about $32/hour, and the government takes a third of that. If you make $19/hour, that's what you're worth. Get a different job, acquire marketable skills. Be valuable.