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re: Better to be affluent in an impoverished area or lower level in an affluent area?
Posted on 2/15/26 at 2:26 pm to weagle1999
Posted on 2/15/26 at 2:26 pm to weagle1999
Option 2
I grew up in great areas. I was one of 5 kids, and we were always house poor. We never had name brand things, went camping as our only vacation, and parents drove basic, but reliable cars. Definitely the poorest family on the block, but our house did not show it. My parents made sure the grass, garden and curb appeal were top notch even if the inside was not.
Because of our homes' locations, we all went to the best school district possible, hung around people that had money, and adults with higher education than our parents. All 5 of us have a strong mix of education and work ethic.
It was exactly what my dad said he wanted for us, and why he chose to be the poorest in the most affluent area.
I grew up in great areas. I was one of 5 kids, and we were always house poor. We never had name brand things, went camping as our only vacation, and parents drove basic, but reliable cars. Definitely the poorest family on the block, but our house did not show it. My parents made sure the grass, garden and curb appeal were top notch even if the inside was not.
Because of our homes' locations, we all went to the best school district possible, hung around people that had money, and adults with higher education than our parents. All 5 of us have a strong mix of education and work ethic.
It was exactly what my dad said he wanted for us, and why he chose to be the poorest in the most affluent area.
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Posted on 2/15/26 at 2:37 pm to weagle1999
Big Fish
Small Pond
Small Fish
Big Pond
Small Pond
Small Fish
Big Pond
Posted on 2/15/26 at 2:45 pm to weagle1999
I live in the 6th wealthiest zip code in Georgia and love it. Moved from ITP a few years ago. We do well, but don’t stand out one bit, as the amount of wealth here blows my mind, even after being here a few years.
Posted on 2/15/26 at 2:52 pm to weagle1999
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Which scenario is more appealing?
Same amount of money / income for both areas but the environment around you changes.
You tell me. Which allows for any upward mobility?
Posted on 2/15/26 at 2:58 pm to weagle1999
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Lower average income overall, plenty of culture, poor condition roads, litter. Dollar stores and payday loan places.
So you are asking if we'd rather live in the ghetto or country club.
Ridiculous question.
My scenario of rural community vs suburbia is a better debate.
This post was edited on 2/15/26 at 3:01 pm
Posted on 2/15/26 at 3:44 pm to weagle1999
I always find it better to not compete with society. I paid cash for my house and vehicles so live well below my means. I laugh at people flexing in the office that are a missed paycheck from losing everything.
In general regardless of societal worth, people are generally good and want the best for their community. There’s just as many pieces of shite in the gates as there are outside of them.
In general regardless of societal worth, people are generally good and want the best for their community. There’s just as many pieces of shite in the gates as there are outside of them.
Posted on 2/15/26 at 7:16 pm to weagle1999
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Better to be affluent in an impoverished area or lower level in an affluent area?
We know what the federal government prefers.
Posted on 2/15/26 at 7:18 pm to weagle1999
im lower level in an affluent neighborhood. it defintely has its positives but i'd probably prefer the the opposite
Posted on 2/15/26 at 7:19 pm to T1gerNate
I’d go lower level in affluent area
Posted on 2/15/26 at 7:27 pm to weagle1999
Depends where. Would rather live in a trailer in Montgomery County, TX or Williamson County, TN than rich in White Castle or Opelousas.
Posted on 2/15/26 at 7:33 pm to AUCE05
If someone is already “affluent”, then they probably don’t need to rely on the equity of their house to buy another one if they were to sell. That’s probably why it wouldn’t matter as much to be wealthy in an impoverished area.
Posted on 2/15/26 at 7:33 pm to weagle1999
I wouldn't say we are lower level at all. But we are surrounded by many people who do a lot better than us. For the sake of my children, I much prefer this situation than to have our income and be in a poorer area. It has its own "keeping up with the Jones's" issues, but the other kids they go to school with all come from good homes with high expectations. And that's a huge influence. He's 11 and already has classmates in public school who's goals are to go to Yale and Harvard, because their parents went there. I grew up in public school with kids who were the first to graduate high school and going to college was never a goal.
Posted on 2/15/26 at 7:56 pm to weagle1999
Option 2.
Why I'd never live in the Delta or other remote MS areas.
Why I'd never live in the Delta or other remote MS areas.
Posted on 2/15/26 at 8:17 pm to weagle1999
from a real estate standpoint, 100% you should be the poorest one on your street. The cheapest house in the most expensive neighborhood is a sound investment. A mansion in the ghetto by the airport is not.
From a social perspective as well.. common wisdom says are influenced by the 5 people closest to you. I'd rather be surrounded by investment bankers and CEO's than trailer park dwellers. Although I'm sure there are some great people among them, they aren't likely to help me find a job.
From a social perspective as well.. common wisdom says are influenced by the 5 people closest to you. I'd rather be surrounded by investment bankers and CEO's than trailer park dwellers. Although I'm sure there are some great people among them, they aren't likely to help me find a job.
Posted on 2/15/26 at 8:22 pm to weagle1999
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Better to be affluent in an impoverished area or lower level in an affluent area?
Either.
Posted on 2/15/26 at 8:26 pm to BabyTac
You're so full of shite and we all know it. Im not sure why you even try to keep it up 
You live in a trailer park and drive a pos tundra. You don't pay cash for shite. You use your government handouts though.
You live in a trailer park and drive a pos tundra. You don't pay cash for shite. You use your government handouts though.
Posted on 2/15/26 at 10:07 pm to weagle1999
Define impoverished.
And affluent for that matter.
All things being equal I would choose “lower level:affluent.”
But when I was single and starting my career, I was willing to live in a “transitional neighborhood.” Fortunately, I found an old house that needed a lot of work, in a more affluent neighborhood.
And affluent for that matter.
All things being equal I would choose “lower level:affluent.”
But when I was single and starting my career, I was willing to live in a “transitional neighborhood.” Fortunately, I found an old house that needed a lot of work, in a more affluent neighborhood.
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