• mayo@lemmy.today
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      9
      ·
      1 year ago

      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
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        4
        ·
        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
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      3
      arrow-down
      1
      ·
      edit-2
      1 year ago

      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.