Well...although I’ll say that in some places, “affordable” housing is still $200 grand...I really can’t say this guy’s life sounds so horrible.
Growing up we ate out less often than that and did OK.
When I was growing up, eating out, even just getting a large onion ring that everyone shared, from Burger King, was a treat. Is everyones hands broken? Can people NOT cook at home anymore???
Subway on Sunday is our usual routine. Of course, I’m a fabulous cook and it’s something I enjoy so we’d rather eat at home.
I like the once a week break and our son snarfs down his turkey footlong. We’ll probably have to buy two for him when he hits the teenage years. It’s in the budget. :)
In some places, you have to have a skill set that is sufficient to pull in enough to afford a house. If you don't, you should move to a different location.
As other FReepers are saying, some folks should just rent, as they cannot afford to own.
This interference by the gov't has really depressed rental markets. But I think that will correct itself soon, if they don't try to keep their 700 billion plates in the air.