Personal Finance for PhDs

Dual PhD Couple in Seattle Spending $20k/Year on Rent


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In this episode, I break down my own budget from 2017. My husband and I earn about $100,000 per year and live in Seattle, WA with our two small children. I detail our top five expenses (rent, groceries, travel, kid spending, and transportation) as well as the financial goals that we're currently working toward.  I give some advice for a budget-conscious person moving to Seattle. Finally, I share what it's like to be a renter in Seattle's rapidly inflating housing market, spending nearly $20,000 per year on rent and feeling shut out of the housing market.

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