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		adestefan on Jan 11, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why So Many Rich People Don’t Feel Very Rich The spend side is highly dependent on those around you. Make $100k while your neighbors make $75k - rent is $800/month. Make $100k while your neighbors make $125k - rent is $1500/month.

chc on Jan 12, 2011 [–]

This is true for way more than rent, too. Gas is another obvious one, but it's still just scratching the surface — prices for a huge range of things rise subtly (or not so subtly) in more affluent areas.

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