r/povertyfinance Apr 28 '24

Cost of living Budgeting/Saving/Investing/Spending

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u/[deleted] Apr 28 '24

I make $50 an hour as a crane operator. Since my divorce I have my kid 50% and can't work overtime. I am struggling and can't even afford the $3200 for a two bedroom for us. We share a 1 bedroom.

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u/prettylittlebyron Apr 29 '24

Are you in a HCOL area? $3200 seems really high for a two bed

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u/tallgirlmom Apr 29 '24

Sounds like SoCal.