Ask HN: What should be the minimum wage in the Bay Area for affordable housing?
so that regular people can afford housing in the Bay area.
How much does the average home cost in the Bay Area?
About a million dollars
How much do you need to get a million dollar loan?
For a $1 million home, a 20% down payment would be $200,000.
How many hours is it legal to work per year in the bay area?
35 hours/week * 52 weeks/year = 1,820 hours/year
What should be the minimum wage then?
$200,000 / 1,820 hours = approximately $109.89 per hour
Can you explain the flaws in my reasoning?