A Data Analyst's Life in Brooklyn: $126,000 Salary, Kyoto Trip Planning, and a Birthday Hangover
This Money Diary follows a data analyst in Brooklyn, NY, who earns $126,000 per year, lives with her husband who makes $200,000 (+ $100,000 bonus), and enjoys a comfortable lifestyle with a joint savings of over $1 million.
Their weekly expenses include:
- Housing: $9,200 (includes $3,200 for their two-bedroom apartment and $6,500 in rental property mortgages)
- Loan payments: $1,000 for student loans
- Car: $448
- Parking: $285
- Car insurance: $214
- Utilities: $164
- Internet: $57
- Renter’s insurance: $13
- Pet insurance: $28
- Donations: $60
- Streaming: $35
- Newspapers and magazines: $21
- Transit: $110
- 401(k): $3,833
- Backdoor Roth: $14,000
- Credit card: $550 annually
The diary details a week in the life of the data analyst, including her typical work-from-home routine, her passion for Japanese culture and travel (particularly Kyoto), her birthday celebrations, and her challenges with a demanding job and navigating adult friendships.
Highlights:
- The couple manages a joint savings of over $1 million, including investments and retirement accounts.
- They carefully track their expenses and maintain a balanced budget.
- The data analyst enjoys researching travel destinations and finding unique accommodations, like traditional Kyoto townhouses.
- She struggles with finding a balance between work and personal life, particularly in a high-pressure work environment.
- The diary offers a glimpse into the realities of adult friendships and navigating major life changes, especially in a bustling city like New York.
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