“I stayed in a HCOL area”

Item: I stayed in a HCOL area
Rating: 2
Author: u/throwRA-dying

What Actually Happened

I'm stuck renting, missing out on homeownership

What I wish I knew

"home prices wouldn't skyrocket so fast"

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"consider leaving a HCOL area before it's too late"

Regret Index

8/10

Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.

SettledMixedSevere

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financial Category

financial decisions logged. Avg regret 5.9/10 across the category.

Same Outcome Band

53%

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