Author Topic: How much does a microstock photographer need to make on the west coast of the US (Read 519 times)

Big Money · « **on:** February 29, 2024, 13:48 »

Here is what you need to make to afford a comfortable life on the west coast--- you better upload a lot to be able to afford it here. Probably half of us (including me) cannot make it here.

SEATTLE — Emerald City residents need to earn more income to "comfortably afford" a home than locals in any other major metro nationwide outside of California.

Seattle-based Zillow released an affordability report on Thursday, finding there are seven major housing markets where a household’s income must be $200,000 or more "to comfortably afford a typical home." And yes, you guessed it, Seattle made the list.

Seattle residents must make $213,984 annually to "comfortably afford" a home, according to Zillow. The most expensive four U.S. markets are in California: San Jose ($454,296), San Francisco ($339,864), Los Angeles ($279,250) and San Diego ($273,613), Zillow said. Following Seattle are New York City ($213,615) and Boston ($205,253).

cascoly · « **Reply #1 on:** February 29, 2024, 15:30 »

Quote from: Big Money on February 29, 2024, 13:48

Here is what you need to make to afford a comfortable life on the west coast--- you better upload a lot to be able to afford it here. Probably half of us (including me) cannot make it here.

SEATTLE — Emerald City residents need to earn more income to "comfortably afford" a home than locals in any other major metro nationwide outside of California.

Seattle-based Zillow released an affordability report on Thursday, finding there are seven major housing markets where a household’s income must be $200,000 or more "to comfortably afford a typical home." And yes, you guessed it, Seattle made the list.

Seattle residents must make $213,984 annually to "comfortably afford" a home, according to Zillow. The most expensive four U.S. markets are in California: San Jose ($454,296), San Francisco ($339,864), Los Angeles ($279,250) and San Diego ($273,613), Zillow said. Following Seattle are New York City ($213,615) and Boston ($205,253).

that's affordable home, not comfortable living - median income in seattle varies by neighborhood from $75k to $140K.. tho it's true it's difficult for 1st timers to buy a house.

'livable income' after taxes is about $50K (used to apply property tax reductions & exemptions among other programs)

65% own homes w median value of $250K, and rents can be $3K/mo - but prices in nearby suburbs are much lower

i've lived in seattle for 45 years

Big Money · « **Reply #2 on:** February 29, 2024, 16:04 »

makes me wonder where CNN gets its information? I believe your info for sure!

pancaketom · « **Reply #3 on:** February 29, 2024, 22:41 »

I live in California and make nowhere near those numbers (not in the most expensive area, but houses aren't cheap here either). fortunately I own mine and have years of experience living very cheaply - at either end of the income spectrum there lies a leisure class.

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