Just a note re: the above — Some may find these #’s inflated. In Brooklyn life tends to be cheaper than the rest of the NY frum areas.
Also, if a mother & father both have high-powered positions, there are many addt’l expenditures that they’ll need to keep the kids & house in check.
Now let’s understand why some prefer not to work at average positions and decide to stay home & collect from our favorite Uncle. He may not offer much, but the numbers are often higher than when one works