Listen up, fellow broke millennials and financially frustrated Gen Zers. The Bay Area’s cost of living isn’t just rising, it’s doing a rocket launch into the financial stratosphere.

We’ve been tracking prices of local favorites since 2015, and holy guacamole, the numbers are making our bank accounts weep. Remember when a burrito was something you could grab without selling a kidney? Those days are long gone. At La Victoria Taqueria in San Jose, a regular burrito now clocks in at a whopping $12.95.

The Price Spiral of Doom

This isn’t just about burritos. It’s a systemic economic meltdown that’s turning our beloved Bay Area into a financial hunger games. From tech salaries to taco prices, everything is skyrocketing faster than a Silicon Valley startup’s valuation.

The Real Cost of Living

We’re not just talking percentages, we’re talking about real human impact. When a simple meal costs more than an hour’s minimum wage, something is fundamentally broken. Tech workers might be fine, but what about everyone else? The working class is getting squeezed harder than a San Francisco parking spot.

The Millennial Survival Guide

So how do we cope? Side hustles, meal prepping, and maybe developing a sophisticated relationship with instant ramen. Welcome to survival in the Bay Area economy, where your dreams are big, but your wallet is tiny.