Every single time I'm in any grocery store, walking the street, or anywhere in a posh neighborhood, esp. the Bay Area, I think: 

* "Golly, gosh, gee, how do these people afford these wonderful homes?"
* "What do I have to do in my career to make enough to buy this?"
* "Is it even worth it suffer in a room packed like a sardine in order to invest?"

Then, I came across this little chart on Zillow from Q1 2017:

I highly respect all self-made folks who can afford what they get, but it was really helpful reminder for me. 

Many times, one can think someone else is doing great; but perhaps they think the same about you.

Was wondering if thoughts like this have ever entered anyone else's mind?

Cheers,

Alice