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Interesting take but not my intention which was to point out that 2 public sector employees not holding particularly high level positions can make enough to afford houses up to $1M without a major stretch. Whether they choose to do so or should do so is another matter but they can.
Its part of what supports home value being so high in Coastal CA. Thats all I was pointing out. If it came across as cheerleading you have my apologies.