this post was submitted on 16 Dec 2025
130 points (97.8% liked)
shitposting
2325 readers
244 users here now
Rules •1. No Doxxing •2. No TikTok reposts •3. No Harassing •4. Post Gore at your own discretion, Depends if its funny or just gore to be an edgelord.
founded 4 years ago
MODERATORS
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
view the rest of the comments
$1200 USD barely gets you a studio in most major cities.
With 2br units going for more than $2000, $1200 barely gets you a decent room sharing with roommates.
Even in the cities where rent is cheaper, once you account for the lower incomes it is similarly unaffordable.