So, can I survive and save some money earning 72k in California?

#1

Post by berserkpi » Sat, Nov 10, 2012, 1:58 AM UTC

Considering that I'm a very austere guy. The only things I buy are books...

But CA is known for being an expensive place to live. So could you help me to estimate this? Also, is there a gov site where I can calculate the taxes I'm going to pay?

I'm single by the way.

Thanks guys.

Re: So, can I survive and save some money earning 72k in California?

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Post by ryduh » Sat, Nov 10, 2012, 2:42 AM UTC

It really depends on which city you live in. 72k is more than enough for most small cities. Where would you live?

Re: So, can I survive and save some money earning 72k in California?

#3

Post by javert » Sat, Nov 10, 2012, 3:31 AM UTC

You should start the title of a post like this with "Ask HN:". :P

Re: So, can I survive and save some money earning 72k in California?

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Post by berserkpi » Sat, Nov 10, 2012, 4:47 AM UTC

ryduh wrote: post #2

It really depends on which city you live in. 72k is more than enough for most small cities. Where would you live?

Mountain View

Re: So, can I survive and save some money earning 72k in California?

#5

Post by berserkpi » Sat, Nov 10, 2012, 4:47 AM UTC

javert wrote: post #3

You should start the title of a post like this with "Ask HN:". :P

Yep, sorry about that.

Re: So, can I survive and save some money earning 72k in California?

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Post by Randgalt » Sat, Nov 10, 2012, 6:48 AM UTC

berserkpi wrote: post #4

ryduh wrote: post #2

It really depends on which city you live in. 72k is more than enough for most small cities. Where would you live?

Mountain View

No way - well if you live very frugally and don't do very much - maybe

Re: So, can I survive and save some money earning 72k in California?

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Re: So, can I survive and save some money earning 72k in California?

#8

Post by shanelja » Sat, Nov 10, 2012, 7:21 AM UTC

I find it hard to believe someone couldn't even survive on $72,000 per year, even in the most expensive areas of America, surely this affords you a certain level of luxury too?

To put my response in to context, I currently earn the equivalent of $6,350 per year in wages in the UK, plus $3000 in government benefits to make sure I'm not homeless and I manage to survive. Sure, I can't always afford to eat (I have enough food in for 4 more days, but don't get paid for 6) but I'm surviving, I guess people are just used to different levels of survival.

Re: So, can I survive and save some money earning 72k in California?

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Post by OafTobark » Sat, Nov 10, 2012, 7:30 AM UTC

Randgalt wrote: post #6

berserkpi wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Mountain View

No way - well if you live very frugally and don't do very much - maybe

If I could downvote you I would. I lived in Mountain View and I assure you he can live there on $72,000 a year no problem.

Re: So, can I survive and save some money earning 72k in California?

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Post by OafTobark » Sat, Nov 10, 2012, 7:31 AM UTC

berserkpi wrote: post #4

ryduh wrote: post #2

It really depends on which city you live in. 72k is more than enough for most small cities. Where would you live?

Mountain View

Don't listen to the other guy. Having lived in Mountain View not to long ago, I assure you you can survive there with $72,000 a year.