Adjusted for inflation, that’s roughly $70K today. But most people making $70K don’t feel comfortable. So either: • Costs rose faster than wages • Expectations rose • Or the system shifted Which one is it?
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In 2005, making $40K felt decent.
Adjusted for inflation, that’s roughly $70K today.
But most people making $70K don’t feel comfortable.
So either:
• Costs rose faster than wages
• Expectations rose
• Or the system shifted
Which one is it?