• eru777@lemmy.world
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    13 hours ago

    Why does everything cost 20k in the US Do most people make a million per year lol

    • Passerby6497@lemmy.world
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      11 hours ago

      Well, building materials are expensive for one. Like, I had to have my roof replaced in the last year or two, and it was $6k, and they only ripped and replaced the plywood, barrier and shingles. They didn’t have to worry about cleaning out organic matter, structural issues involved with opening up a wall and removing shit, or the complications of dealing with utilities in wall.

      When you factor all the potential issues in, especially if it was a large infestation, costs can add up quickly.