I would rather make $80K in Metro Detroit than make $150K and live in Detroit.We know you're pretty stupid if you think $150K a year in California is better off than $80K a year in most parts of Texas. You have no real idea what you're talking about.
Same with Texas. I'm sure there are some really cheap places in Texas to live. Have fun. The good places, they're expensive too. Don't kid yourself. And if you all flock to Texas guess what you're going to do? Ruin it for Texans. They will then complain about you. You'll bring the crime with you eventually.
I could live comfortably on $150K in Cali and I'd be happier than in Texas making $80K.
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$150,000 a year is generally enough to live comfortably as a single person in most of California, often placing you above the average income. However, in high-cost areas like San Francisco or San Jose, it is considered lower-middle-class
Yes, $80,000 a year is generally sufficient to live comfortably in Texas, particularly for a single person. It is a respectable income that comfortably covers needs, although in major, high-cost cities like Austin or Dallas, it may feel more average, while in smaller cities or suburbs, it offers a high quality of life.