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If you do the math, you so find that the difference after tuition breaks, government programs, and taxes is pretty small.
This a strictly a math equation, not a conversation on whether it is better to live off of these benefits. All would afree it is better not to. However, to make the jump from 100k to 250k is not easy.
Anyone care to spend the time doing the math for us on typical Lakewood Yeshivish home with two parents, 8 kids, nice sized home? One with an income of 100k the other 250k.