Jacqueline Gualtieri and her partner make about $190,000 a year, and both work from home. She works in marketing and does freelance writing, and her partner is an accountant. Here's what they usually get for $350 in their high-cost-of-living California city. [Credit: Jacqueline Gualtieri] Gualtieri and her partner make sure they're getting enough protein with shakes and Greek yogurt. They often get chocolate, but Gualtieri's favorite is Café Latte. They buy packs of 18 at Costco for around $30.