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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We spent hours going over our budget tonight. In Bethesda with 3 kids in public school we need at least $18k/month after taxes to live fairly comfortably. This includes childcare, food, two car payments, mortgage (5-br house), all utilities, landscaping, bi-weekly house cleaning, retirement/college savings, sports, etc. Everything. Houses are expensive in any desirable location. Considering what you get for your money (diverse, well-educated interesting neighbors, great public schools), I think Bethesda/Potomac are a good deal. Childcare, camps, activities are super expensive here though. We pay sitters $30/hr. Summer camp for 3 kids is over $1600/week. Before/after care at the elementary school is thousands. Preschools that accommodate working hours are $20k+. Birthday parties are $500-$1000 at any local play space. I just paid $800 for spring tennis lessons. It just really really adds up fast. [/quote] This has to be sarcasm. [/quote]
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