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Hey ladies! I have been on and off this board for years and have been trying to get an end of year/new year grip on our finanaces and have been struck by how differently frugality and wise money choices must be faced in different parts of the country/world.
Not easier or harder, but different. For instance, there is the obvious issue of housing which is what people usually consider the measure of high COL, but then other things can often be found more frugality in high COL areas. Lots of free museums, performances, more varied shopping options, etc. It struck me when I was reading the thread about buying a house from a horder - this is a great forum to talk about money and I have gotten great advice here, but I think people really do have to adjust their budgets to where they are.
Anybody living in a high COL area want to start a chat about the unique benefits and challenges to living frugally in a high COL area?
Not easier or harder, but different. For instance, there is the obvious issue of housing which is what people usually consider the measure of high COL, but then other things can often be found more frugality in high COL areas. Lots of free museums, performances, more varied shopping options, etc. It struck me when I was reading the thread about buying a house from a horder - this is a great forum to talk about money and I have gotten great advice here, but I think people really do have to adjust their budgets to where they are.
Anybody living in a high COL area want to start a chat about the unique benefits and challenges to living frugally in a high COL area?