Is earning 200K/year considered decent for a single guy with no dependents?

[GMiscer]

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[Kiop]

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[Adam16121]

200k a month isn’t terrible, but obviously not where you want to be long term. I’m sorry that you’re going through rough times. Consider soup kitchens to save on dinner, and set up a gofundme if things don’t get better. I’m sure a lot of miscers will help out.

[r32gojirra]

You can probably get by on that much if you’re in a low COL area, you (or your parents) have paid off your home and have no ambitions to ever do anything or go anywhere cool

But in general probably not

[MikeLowrrrey]

The median HOUSEHOLD income is $76k.

$200k for a single male with no dependants is God tier in 95% of America

[johnnydeep1]

Op needs attention

[coast2coastam]

200k a month isn’t terrible, but obviously not where you want to be long term. I’m sorry that you’re going through rough times. Consider soup kitchens to save on dinner, and set up a gofundme if things don’t get better. I’m sure a lot of miscers will help out.

You can probably get by on that much if you’re in a low COL area, you (or your parents) have paid off your home and have no ambitions to ever do anything or go anywhere cool

But in general probably not

Lololol

[r32gojirra]

The median HOUSEHOLD income is $76k.

$200k for a single male with no dependants is God tier in 95% of America

Depends if he’s quoting before tax or after tax

Need to check what tax rates kick in at what income levels, from what I understand both states and the federal government can levy income taxes in the US but I could be wrong

[CampingBruh]

Not good enough brah

6/10 females wont date you unless youre making 500k+

[r32gojirra]

This. That's only like $10k/month after taxes

$6k rent/mortgage, $3k food, $1k car payment

there's no money left over for travel. i don't see how you can survive on that.

I’m assuming house is paid off

Lmao at paying rent

Unless you meant rental income in which case I assume that’s included in the $200k (not profit only)

[pyrogen]

200 K per annum? what an absolute joke. might as well grab a shovel, dig a shallow grave and go lie in it because you'd be that worthless.

[outfoxxed]

I'm in the multiple 6 figure range and can't even afford a brand new Porsche

[Evantus]

I'm on over $100k a year in cuckbux, but it's barely enough now to get by. After taxes and essentials I'm left with fukall. Took on a 2nd job to save for a bigger house though. The Mrs works shifty half days and doesn't contribute much at all. My commute costs per year are 7k and that's not including fuel. Only parking and tolls. That's not tax deductible and comes out after my income tax. No wonder people are quitting etc

[Evantus]

This. That's only like $10k/month after taxes

$6k rent/mortgage, $3k food, $1k car payment

there's no money left over for travel. i don't see how you can survive on that.

legit

[sam212]

This. That's only like $10k/month after taxes

$6k rent/mortgage, $3k food, $1k car payment

there's no money left over for travel. i don't see how you can survive on that.

Who tf is paying 6k in rent or mortgage at 200k income? Unless you’re living in coastal California or Manhattan, excessive AF.

Also, 1k car payment? Wtf?!

[sam212]

the point is, like r32gojirra said, even if your mortgage was $0, you just don't have the income to travel or really do anything on only $10k/month after tax as a single dude

That’s highly subjective. It’ll be closer to 12k/month, and as a single dude that is a lot of money to live extremely comfortably. You could probably take 4 nice vacations a year. Are you balling out of control? No. But it’s not correct to say that you don’t have any income to do anything travel or fun exactly either.

[yondy12]

if less than 35, yes

if 35-40 = grey area

if more than 40, no

[artm]

If you can't ball out at 200k you are legit retarded, but then again this is misc.
How much is your rent? Car?

****en rent mortgage shouldn't be more then 2000$ a month

I make around 300k have a live in girlfriend she makes about 150-200k and we ball lol

[r32gojirra]

If you can't ball out at 200k you are legit retarded, but then again this is misc.
How much is your rent? Car?

****en rent mortgage shouldn't be more then 2000$ a month

I make around 300k have a live in girlfriend she makes about 150-200k and we ball lol

How is this guy posting from the 1950’s on an internet forum

Pretty sure the internet wasn’t even invented then

[artm]

How is this guy posting from the 1950’s on an internet forum

Pretty sure the internet wasn’t even invented then

Dude 2000$ a month on rent ? Where do you guys live? I'm in Chicago and you can get a pretty damn nice apartment for 2k a month. You can still find a decent house in the city for 300k ( 30 min from downtown)

Not sure what It is is places like San Francisco new york but who would want to stay there anyways if it's that high

[elterrible987]

200k? have you not seen kevin samuels, that isnt even good enough to land a 35 year old single mom with 3 kids from 3 different men. Shes busy trying to manifest her a millionaire.

[Adam16121]

Dude 2000$ a month on rent ? Where do you guys live? I'm in Chicago and you can get a pretty damn nice apartment for 2k a month. You can still find a decent house in the city for 300k ( 30 min from downtown)

Not sure what It is is places like San Francisco new york but who would want to stay there anyways if it's that high

As it turns out, a lot of people, and they have access to the internet. I’m in north NJ, and 2k a month mortgages don’t exist near my area in any place other than a hood or a shoebox. Go south and things change fast.

[RobParks2M]

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Fuuark mang. $16k/month is definitely gonna be stretching your budget to the max. I'm guessing you are 22-26 just getting outta school and first job? Definitely should have negotiated a little harder, but it is what it is just make sure they get you right next year when you get your raise. Bruuutal what offers y'all are getting after graduating these days, but its a sign of the times with the market sort of holding up new hires and uncertainty with rate hikes. Hopefully inflation doesn't chunk out your starter income this coming year and you'll be in a solid spot for negotiating raise when they see your work ethic. You probably didn't include your bonus potential in that figure I hope?

[artm]

As it turns out, a lot of people, and they have access to the internet. I’m in north NJ, and 2k a month mortgages don’t exist near my area in any place other than a hood or a shoebox. Go south and things change fast.

Just goigled san Francisco average rent is almost 4k holy balls, that's insane

[Polaris]

lol @ even getting out of bed for 200k.

[r32gojirra]

Just goigled san Francisco average rent is almost 4k holy balls, that's insane

So once you factor in taxes etc there’s a third of your income gone without even spending any money on enjoying your life

[Destor]

$200k consistently as a single dude would buy a pretty ridiculous quality of life in my area, especially if used wisely to build up assets you can grow in value over time

[IPoopStandingUp]

It's enough money to get a good quality rope

[RobParks2M]

lol @ even getting out of bed for 200k.

Some days its fukkin close mang. Like being on the dole might not be that much worse really... Thankfully I've switched jobs 3 times in the last 2 years and got a 20% raise each time so closer to $400k annual. Honestly $300k is the new $100k.

$200k consistently as a single dude would buy a pretty ridiculous quality of life in my area, especially if used wisely to build up assets you can grow in value over time

Would I have to live on a ranch taming and breaking horses?

[Destor]

Some days its fukkin close mang. Like being on the dole might not be that much worse really... Thankfully I've switched jobs 3 times in the last 2 years and got a 20% raise each time so closer to $400k annual. Honestly $300k is the new $100k.

Would I have to live on a ranch taming and breaking horses?

Affirmative but it's a small price to pay