being gay is expensive

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The financial realities of being in a same-sex primary partnership

In [The New York Times's] worst case, the couple’s lifetime cost of being gay was $467,562. But the number fell to $41,196 in the best case for a couple with significantly better health insurance, plus lower taxes and other costs.

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[drfardook.livejournal.com]

I would have liked to see them factor in gender as well. Two women being partners will take an extra hit since they're (in most industries) both getting hit by Lack Of A Willie penalty on their wages.

Either way, ouchie.