Quote Originally Posted by 'd0z3rr',index.php?page=Thread&postID=46539#post46 539
I guess people are forgetting cost of living. For those of you in the higher 6 figures it definitely doesn't pertain to you. But anyone making less than 120k knows what I mean.

Here in VA 90k a year is nothing spectactular. In fact, it's below average. Average salary my county is $101k/year. Neighboring county is about $99k/year. Condominiums are selling for $500k, Townhouses $700k. If you want a single family house, look to buy from from the 1960's for about $350k.

If I was making my salary in the Midwest (colorado, north dakota, wyoming) I'd be frickin set! But Northern Virginia is a nice place despite the cost of living.
You live in Fairfax County? You must be close to me. Yeah, the cost of living is really high here. You know its bad when for Fairfax county you can apply for Low-Income housing loans if you and your spouse make less than $110k/year. LOW INCOME? WTF!? I just bought a townhouse, so even higher costs... booyah.