>>211673878 (OP)There is no cost of living crisis, or, at least there isn't one in this country. If you have any kind of job at all, it's very easy to live a decent life and to save money. I earn about $4,000 per month (close to the median), but I only spend about $1,500 in total, living in a 2 bedroom apartment. I'm saving up for a down payment on a house. I'm aiming for $75,000 down (15%) which should enable me to get buy a decent house before I turn 30.